roll crimping tools

[John Farrell, Charter Member #33]

Charlie - I am always on the hunt for a solution to a situation without spending a lot of money. I trained myself to completely ignore the shell holder for roll crimping at Ballistic Products which costs $40 plus shipping.

Eureka!!! I finally found a $5 solution to fill the need for a 16 gauge roll crimping operation. It is a used plumber's flaring tool for copper tubing with 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" sizes. The 1/2" will hold a .410, the 5/8" will hold a 28 gauge and the 3/4" will hold a 16 gauge hull. If someone wanted to use the flaring tool for only 12 gauge, the 3/4" hole (.745) could be opened up to .8125 with a 13/16" drill bit.

[charlie cleveland]

thanks john im glad someone is on the lookout to save us reloaders some moola.....the idea of yours is a great one and i want have to buy one..my dad gave me the old flaring tool years back...but i never would have thought to use it for a shell holder...thanks again... charlie