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Suzanne Super Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:27 am Post subject: Torqued crimps |
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Just cruising the web and I found this on youtube. New to me, maybe not to you. You can crimp your cases using a torque bar, just like the click stop torque wrench you would use for .....uh....other stuff. Anyway you can get one here, for about $94US. After looking at the video, I'd think you could make one (if you have a torque wrench) by fixing a 1/2" socket to the Lee Press at the same pivot point as the handle, and insert the wrench. Seems simpler to me.
Suz
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11394 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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I have a very (in its day) expensive [click stop] Bonney torque wrench. If I thought that that would do a better job I might try it, but I see a very expensive reloading tool that has no use at my loading bench.
All my cases are trimmed to within +/-.002 of each other, rifle and handgun, and I figure that will get me a consistant crimp every time. I, also, have a calibrated elbow.
No thank you......
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chambered221 Super Member
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 3455 Location: Lost for good !!!
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:01 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Interesting gadget !!!
I can see this being useful/helpful in setting a crimp die up during load development but don't see the need to always use it.
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stovepipe Super Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 4877 Location: Pine, Az.
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:39 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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For the reloader who has everything!
I just yank till the case buckles, mentally note the force and back off half an ooomph.
"just like the click stop torque wrench you would use for .....uh....other stuff"
What, can't say TORQUEYER NUTS WITH...Suz?
Well look who just got all danty and stuff....
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stovepipe Super Member
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11394 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Looks like it's "curtains" for you....
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stovepipe Super Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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.....and doilies and potpouri and and and.....
I'll have the best dressed casket in camp!
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Thanks but I'll keep using the Lee Factory Crimp Die, works great.
stovepipe, your ladder is in the corner over there by the beer. It was in my way when I came in so I just moved it over.. By the way those rungs are getting worn and in bad shape maybe you should think about a new ladder.
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stovepipe Super Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 4877 Location: Pine, Az.
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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There it is! Ol rickity....no wonder I missed it, beer was in the way.
Yeh, we needs an upgrade fer sure. And a taller one too...she got a longer whip me thinks...CRRACK! EEEYIKES!
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Well as much discussion that goes on around here about the technicalities of ballistics, I'd think someone would be interested. Goes to show ya who's serious and who needs a woopin.
Suz
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stovepipe Super Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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I'm interested in ballistics!....... and in gettin' outta camp with my back-sides unshredded!
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11394 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:46 am Post subject: Re: Torqued crimps |
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Suz...Do you reload any handgun ammunition? And...Have you ever used a "click stop" torque wrench?
As to the handgun ammunition and the crimping there of. If the cases are trimmed to the same length and you operate the press lever equally the crimp will be uniform on all rounds. Rifle isn't that different. I get scoffed at because I trim straight wall cases (even .45 ACP. My Colt 1911 seems to prefer .90" cases).
As to the "click stop" torque wrench. It, also, is subject to the differences in how fast [or slow] you operate it. If you go too fast the set torque will rise.. With that in mind you still have to operate it evenly for all crimps.
If you are a practiced reloader and tend to use an even stroke, which I'm sure you are and do, then what use do you have for an expensive toy other then to show off the the beginner who doesn't know any better.
I'm not going up any ladder. I'm going to stand my ground....She's going to kill me...I just know.
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