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Re: Taper crimp die post end type

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KKpt:
Does anyone know who made these post end taper crimp dies?
The one I have has a stamp marking "patent pending".

rbwillnj:
According to the attached letter from the American Rifleman,  John Giles invented it, and it was manufactured by Heatbath Corp.   Star made their own version.

KKpt:
Wealth of information on this site !
Yes, my taper crimp post end die in the photo is for 45 cal.  I'm using SWC lead bullets for target loads, and they are accurate.

Howlnmad:
Where does this die fit in the die head. I know it has to be beyond the bullet seating die, but where?

rbwillnj:
In older tool heads, there is a 3/8" hole in the tool head at the taper crimp station.....which is the station where you remove the finished round.   On newer tool heads, the 3/8" hole is replaced with an 11/16"-24 threaded hole for a threaded taper crimp die.

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