When you say it that way, Paul, it does seems fast. Then I checked your math; 25 shells in 4 minutes is a tad over 10 seconds each (6 shells per minute).
I only had a about a dozen wads left. UPS must be backed up with holiday packages, or BP is slower than normal.
Anyway, I loaded the 12, put the overshot cards on and took the tray over to the bench where I have the old roll crimper. Not rushing, my wife said I did the 12 in 2 minutes, 10 seconds. If I didn't stop to admire each one, I could step it up a bit.
My drill press crimper requires opening the vise, inserting a shell, closing the vice, and down with the quill. I can only bear down so much or it will spin the shell in the two half-round jaws of the vice. If I tighten them up, it distorts the previously re-sized base.
The antique roll crimper is hands-down faster. Insert shell, turn handle 4-5 revs while applying inward pressure and that's it. The shell pops out when it's done.
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