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Should I even try to get into reloading right now?
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<blockquote data-quote="ASP785" data-source="post: 2212145" data-attributes="member: 12170"><p>I could tell you why, but Sierra Bullets has a few more years of experience than I do:</p><p></p><p>"Most seating dies will also crimp if the die is adjusted lower. Before the bullet is completely seated, the die is trying to crimp, and the crimp is trying to dig into the bullet jacket before it is seated to the correct depth. Crimp dies are inexpensive and you will get a much nicer loaded round by seating first and then crimping in a separate stage, whether it be roll, taper, or full profile crimp."</p><p></p><p>If you want to still run the powder cop die, Hornady offers a powder through expander system to expand the case necks and charge the powder in one step. The Lock N Load die changing system makes caliber changes extremely fast.</p><p></p><p>The Dillon presses have a huge following and are the industry standard. I just always questioned why the company would need to sell a replacement parts kit for their presses that have a lifetime warranty. There are quite a few small parts on the Dillon that the Hornady just doesn't have. I am biased as others are about the Dillon. I don't have any relation to Hornady other than being a loyal customer. I just want to make sure you are making an informed decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ASP785, post: 2212145, member: 12170"] I could tell you why, but Sierra Bullets has a few more years of experience than I do: "Most seating dies will also crimp if the die is adjusted lower. Before the bullet is completely seated, the die is trying to crimp, and the crimp is trying to dig into the bullet jacket before it is seated to the correct depth. Crimp dies are inexpensive and you will get a much nicer loaded round by seating first and then crimping in a separate stage, whether it be roll, taper, or full profile crimp." If you want to still run the powder cop die, Hornady offers a powder through expander system to expand the case necks and charge the powder in one step. The Lock N Load die changing system makes caliber changes extremely fast. The Dillon presses have a huge following and are the industry standard. I just always questioned why the company would need to sell a replacement parts kit for their presses that have a lifetime warranty. There are quite a few small parts on the Dillon that the Hornady just doesn't have. I am biased as others are about the Dillon. I don't have any relation to Hornady other than being a loyal customer. I just want to make sure you are making an informed decision. [/QUOTE]
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