Hey guys, sorry I haven't been on in a while. I've seen some questions on the thread about crimping. When roll crimping with my crimper I recommend using some lube like a small drop of oil to the outside mouth of the case or even a small amount of vaseline dabbed in the crimper itself with a q-tip. That's the way I test them all and the way I crimp my shells. I don't recommend dry crimping. As far as rpm I see people using different rpm with success, but I actually use the same rpm for all gauges on the drill press I use to spot check crimpers as I make them. I can't check every crimper because when I make them I make them many at a time, but I hold tolerance close to keep them all as close to the same as possible. The rpm on the drill press I use isn't clearly marked so I just ordered a laser tachometer to check it and will get back with you as soon as I get the number. I've been wanting to know the exact rpm myself for a while. Your best rpm may be different though because I also don't have every hull out there to test. I appreciate all of you who use my tools. I would love to hear about what you use your loads for and any game taken with them. I try to make the best tools I can and every one is made 100% by myself. Down to taking crimpers home and spending hours deburring each by hand under a lighted magnifying lamp. Thanks again!
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