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45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/09/15 01:28 PM
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Anybody reloading these short cases with non LE bullets? How do you deal with the crimp?
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Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/09/15 02:29 PM
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Does the die not have enough adjustment to crimp it like you would any other 45-70? Haven't yet but will be in the near future... will be watching here to see what others have to say.
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Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/09/15 04:56 PM
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The crimp feature of the seating die is only adjustable for depth of crimp, not length. I've read about some others grinding or using a lathe to trim off .0055 to get it too the right length. Lee's Factory Crimp Die will not work either, per Lee's website.
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Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/09/15 08:35 PM
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jeh7mmmag
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? I've read about some others grinding or using a lathe to trim off .0055 to get it too the right length. Is this a typo or where did you see this information?
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Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/10/15 11:54 AM
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Yes, I found that yesterday finally. I got that length from another forum. Can't remember which one now. I did a lot of looking on the ole interweb trying to find a solution. I have about 300 rds of LE brass and really did not want to chuck it. On the other hand, I learned a lot during the search.
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Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads
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03/10/15 11:56 AM
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Just noticed I typed that length wrong. Should have been .055, according to what I read. I'll do some checking before I grind on a die but I have an extra set for 45-70.
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