Little 45 lc help

[SSL]

@tommeboy is right, but before you buy a new set of dies, try seating a bullet without the die set to crimp. If the bullet doesn't shave lead, your die itself is fine and you only need to buy another die for crimping only. He is also right that the LEE Factory crimp dies aren't a good match for lead bullets. The dies are meant to 'iron out' the final loaded round - bullet and all - for guaranteed fit into chambers. Since most lead bullets are slightly oversize by design, the die will size them down too.

 

[Dan V.]

I use Trail Boss for plinking with 200 grain cast bullets and H110 for full power loads with 335 grain hard cast bullets in a Ruger blackhawk. I would recommend getting a mould for 180-200 grain bullets for plinking.

 

[DogBuster]

Load a lot of 45 Colt

Titegroup.......Universal.....Trailboss....cast load plinkers

.H110 for the heavies

Consider the Lyman 'M' series expander die

Lee FCD works great too.....but defeats the purpose of 'fat cast' bullets

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Pistol Neck Expanding M Dies

A Lyman Original that Extends Case Life for the Reloader Improves accuracy of cast and jacketed bullet reloads. Doesn't stretch cases as does standard expander button. Extends case life. A "Must-Have" die for the cast bullet or flat-base bullet user. The first step expands the inside of the case...

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