Posted By: poisonivie
45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/09/15 01:28 PM
Anybody reloading these short cases with non LE bullets? How do you deal with the crimp?
Posted By: redchevy
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/09/15 02:29 PM
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.
Posted By: poisonivie
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/09/15 04:56 PM
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.
Posted By: jeh7mmmag
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/09/15 07:33 PM
Here is some information that will help you. Looks like new dies are the correct solution.
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/45-70-...tion-brass.htmlhttp://www.midwayusa.com/product/792664/redding-profile-crimp-die-45-70-government-ftxAnd the dies for LVR brass.
Dies http://www.rangerpointprecision.com/#!shop/c1se4
Posted By: jeh7mmmag
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/09/15 08:35 PM
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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?
Posted By: poisonivie
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/10/15 11:54 AM
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.
Posted By: poisonivie
Re: 45-70 Leverevolution reloads - 03/10/15 11:56 AM
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.