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Star Reloaders Discussion Forums => Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy => Topic started by: bwpsc on March 31, 2018, 11:52:01 am
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Setting up a new to me machine in .44mag. It came with .44 special dies so I should be close to what I need?
Can I use a 1/2" powder slide or should I plan on getting a 5/8".
Any other problems I might run into?
The hole for the taper crimp is the star threaded type.
Thanks
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I have a 44 Taper Crimp Die in stock. I also have a beautiful Redding Profile Crimp die with the Star 11/16-24 thread.
1/2" or 5/8"? depends on your charge, but you can probably get by with 1/2" for 44 Special. For 44 Magnum I would definitely go 5/8" unless you plan to shoot powder puff loads.
Bruce Williams
Star Machine Works
Setting up a new to me machine in .44mag. It came with .44 special dies so I should be close to what I need?
Can I use a 1/2" powder slide or should I plan on getting a 5/8".
Any other problems I might run into?
The hole for the taper crimp is the star threaded type.
Thanks
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Bruce is your best bet for the TC die.
this may be of interest to you. I have a 1/2" star bar for 8.9 grs of 700-X pwd. a 2pc star 3/16 spacer bar set, and the 00 pwd housing base with the proper length screws, can ship the 3 items to your for $60 by small flat rate box within the US.
All are in pristine condition.
If this will get you started,let me know.
arh in California
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Greetings,
The Taper Crimp die works well for light loads.
For heavy loads consider buying a second seating die to use for roll crimping at the last station.
Cheers,
Dave
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Thanks for the advise.
I'll be shooting heavy loads out of a revolver so I'll go for the tighter roll crimp.
When I set up the extra head for .45 Lc I'll use a taper crimp as they will be light lead loads.
Thanks,
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The Redding Profile Crimp die is a Roll Crimp Die, and it is the better choice for 44 Magnum.
From Redding:
"These handgun cartridge crimp dies were designed for those who want the best possible crimp. Profile crimp dies provide a tighter, more uniform roll type crimp, and requires the bullet to be seated to the correct depth in a previous operation. These dies are not for cartridges that headspace on the case mouth. "
I have extra 44 Seating dies also.
Greetings,
The Taper Crimp die works well for light loads.
For heavy loads consider buying a second seating die to use for roll crimping at the last station.
Cheers,
Dave