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I would like to roll crimp my field loads and not ever having tried a roll crimp I have two questions. I currently use a 1 ounce 16 gauge pie crimped load that patterns well in my shotgun. To use this same load in a new hull with a roll crimp how much should I trim from the hull?
Also, I plan to use a drill press to spin the crimp and set the stops for down travel. how much down travel is required from start to finish. Any information would be appreciated.

Jim,
When working with a new hull or load, I load one hull with everything but the crimp, then leave about 3/16 to 1/4in. above the overshot card and crimp.If everything looks good I trim all to that length. If not I adjust a little more or less on the next one till I get the crimp I want. Not all plastic and paper roll the same, so some experimenting may be required.
The roll crimp tool will stop when it hits the overshot card,have never had to set the stop on the press. Roll crimps are easy to make and look cool just like the old guns we shoot them in. :>) Here's some info on Ballistics site. HTH Bob
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Bob,
Your instruction and the movie put it all together for me. Thanks so much. In addition to looking good, a roll crimp will allow me to keep my hunting loads from getting mixed up as I plan to stamp the nitro cards with load ID. eg. 1 oz #7.

Jim,
You'll also need something to keep the hull from spinning while crimping.But we don't need no stinking expensive hull vise!
Make your own, two small blocks of wood, 1 small brass hinge and screws,drill one oversize hole,line hole with a piece of rubber automotive heater hose for grip on the hull. Looks like this.
Roll on brother! ;>)

Bob,
Thank you once again. $40 is a lot for a shell holder when one can have a nice piece of wood to do the same job. Still acquiring the necessary tools too “Roll On.”
Jim

Jim, a small square of bicycle inner tube works good for me. Clean it and the deck of your drill press well and the pressure of the crimp head keeps the hull from spinning for the most part.

Never had a problem where I was wishing for more grip, 410 to 8ga.

Best,
Mark

Nothing like a batch of roll-crimped shells!



Curl

My favorites are roll crimped Federal Paper hulls for my 2" double. They are the neatest looking shells. Plus I love the smell of a just fired paper shell. Makes the misses less painful.

CptCurl,

Nice!

JC(AL)