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Post by oregon45 on Jul 9, 2015 20:14:02 GMT -5
I'm picking up a Kimber Stainless Target II 10mm tomorrow so I need to acquire a set of dies. Any particular favorites? What about a separate taper crimp die for crimping? I've got a four pound jug of Power Pistol that's just waiting to be loaded into some Starline brass; should be fun  |
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Post by tangocharlie on Jul 9, 2015 20:23:25 GMT -5
As I load nearly all my pistol and revolver ammo on Dillon progressives, I tend to favor their dies.
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Post by oregon45 on Jul 9, 2015 20:25:10 GMT -5
Thanks, I should have mentioned I'll be loading for the 10mm on my Redding T7 press. I have a few Dillons Square Deal B's for my high volume handguns, but for the volume I expect to shoot from the 10mm my turret press should be able to keep up just fine.
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Post by razor on Jul 10, 2015 22:44:57 GMT -5
I use RCBS and they seem to work good. I use a Redding taper crimp die to crimp in a separate step. Thats funny, I have the same gun and press.
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Post by oregon45 on Jul 10, 2015 22:56:43 GMT -5
How do you like the Redding die? I got a good deal on a set of Hornady 10mm dies today but I prefer to crimp in a separate step.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jul 13, 2015 9:53:58 GMT -5
I personally like Lee dies best ( they come with the shell holder )... after I change out their o-ring, retaining nuts with Hornady or Redding rings I have been using the Redding Profile crimp as a separate crimp tool on some kicking cartridges... I think my 10 mm die set is a set of RCBS
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Post by bradshaw on Jul 13, 2015 21:26:18 GMT -5
oregon45.... it is not about whether to taper crimp separate from bullet seating, it is imperative. With most of my 10mm loading through Redding dies, I am not qualified to criticize the result. To reiterate, a taper crimp is imperative. Brass life, as for all cartridges, extends when pressure cruise below the Rocks & Dynamite level. Please pursue accuracy with your Kimber 10mm Auto and report fiends in need. The 10mm Auto should become your pet animal in an auto pistol.
David Bradshaw
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Post by oregon45 on Jul 14, 2015 0:06:04 GMT -5
Thanks Bradshaw, after reading some of your posts I'm going to switch to Accurate #7 for my powder, likely at 10.5-11gr depending on what the pistol likes. I don't need the last 5% of power; I'd rather have an accurate load that I can shoot for years than a hot load that'll shake the gun apart in months.
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