.375 ruger crimp

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I have a set of Hornady dies for my .375 Ruger. Can't get the seating die to crimp properly. I have tried numerous times to crimp by following as per factory directions but am not able to get even the slightest crimp. As I adjust the die as per directions, it begins to force the bullet deeper into the case.

I have been handloading for over 10 years and have never had issues roll crimping with standard seating dies before. Any suggestions?
 
Don't bother crimping? I don't.;)


If it's pushing the bullet deeper, then it sounds as if the seater stem is pushing down the bullet. If you really want to crimp, I'd seat your bullets, then remove the seating stem and crimp all of them separate from seating.
 
Just a dumb question - is your seating die set up to crimp as well? They aren't all meant to crimp. If it is, I would second Gatehouse's recommendation to seat and crimp in two operations.

Mark
 
yeah, it is set up for crimping with directions for same in the box. I'll try removing the seating stem and crimping in a separate stage.

Gatehouse- do you have any issues with recoil pushing in your bullets while in the magazine?

Is there such a thing as a universal crimp die for specific bullet diameters? :confused:
 
No, I just make sure that the entire neck is properly sized down. If you are concerned and want to test your bullets, put one point down on your workbench and lean on it. If the bullet doesn't push in, its probably good to go. LEE makes a .375 H&H crimp die. I have one, I'll see if it works for the Ruger. Might not...
 
thanks for checking. I'm thinking that the H&H crimp die won't be opened up enough to squeeze the King case in. I tried the same with my .375 Win Lee crimp die- not even close. Couldn't get it past the start of the shoulder.

I wonder why Lee hasn't jumped on the .375 Ruger bandwagon...they seem to be the only die/accessory company that hasn't?
 
How long is your brass? Trim it too short and you'll never get it to crimp in the seating die. Ten thou is enough to make it impossible to apply a heavy crimp.

I always crimp in a seperate operation from seating. I put a cardboard shim between the die and top of the press and seat the bullet to the proper depth. Then remove the die and take the shim out and replace the die into the press. Back the seating stem out a couple of turns and run the shell into the die and crimp the case. Voila. Best part is that you never have to adjust your die's lock-ring if you use a shim.
 
first reload, didn't trim as wasn't necessary. Brass length just under max trim length so no issues there. I'll just crimp in a separate stage, might try the shim idea.

Thanks gents.
 
Put together a non-primed/non-powdered dummy round with the bullet of your choice seated to the depth you want and send it too Lee Precision they will make you a Lee factory crimp die at a very nominal cost.

I have one for my 223 Rem/6.8SPC/300RUM & will as soon as I get around to it be ordering one for my 375RUM.
 
Camp Cook said:
Put together a non-primed/non-powdered dummy round with the bullet of your choice seated to the depth you want and send it too Lee Precision they will make you a Lee factory crimp die at a very nominal cost.

I have one for my 223 Rem/6.8SPC/300RUM & will as soon as I get around to it be ordering one for my 375RUM.
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Any idea of the cost? I enquired with Lee about a year ago (when I first got my .375 Ruger) about ordering a case length trim gauge and I remember it being expensive enough that I chose to go a different route.

Which brings me back to the question...why hasn't Lee gotten on board with the new .375?
 
The info is on their website I have pasted below. I was going to do the same a while back but when i called them they said it was an 8 month wait!

Factory Crimp Dies

The collet-type Factory crimp die can be made for a wide variety of cartridges. Most cartridges will fit into the 7/8x14 thread die body. If your cartridge falls within the following parameters it will fit the standard 7/8x14 die:
Bullet diameter .172 - .501 (minimum - maximum)
Body diameter .295 - .580
Case length 1.345 - 3.400
(All dimensions in inches)
Cartridges over the maximum in any of the three parameters will probably fit into the large series die. These have a 1 1/4x12 thread, so your press must be capable of accepting this thread size. Large Series dimensions are:
Bullet diameter .300 - .577 (minimum - maximum)
Body diameter .575 - .875
Case Length 1.500 - 4.000
To place an order, send payment of $25 for the 7/8x14 series die, or $75 for a 1 1/4x12 series die, plus $4.50 Shipping/Handling along with a dummy cartridge (a bullet seated in an empty case). The dummy cartridge is for testing purposes, so make sure it is within normal demensional tolerances.

Custom Carbide Factory Crimp dies for handgun cartridges can be made for most handgun cartridges that are not in regular stock. Send payment of $30 plus $4.50 Shipping/Handling. In most cases a dummy cartridge is not necessary for the Carbide Factory Crimp Dies. Sizes available run from 25 ACP up to the 480 Ruger.

Factory crimp dies are cartridge specific and there are a few that cannot be made. The 50 AE cannot be made because the carbide ring necessary for this cartridge is too large for our manufacturing process.

Current lead time for Custom Factory Crimp Dies is anywhere between 6 weeks and 3 months. All orders are charged a $4.50 fee for Shipping & Handling. Foreign orders pay an additional 35% Export Fee.

Please send your Custom request to:

Lee Precision, Inc.
4275 Highway "U"
Hartford, WI 53027
 
The H&H factory crimp die would work if you wanted to modify it. Probably not worth it. You would need to cut down about 1/4"-1/2" form the bottom of it, but I think it would work.

I dont' plan on crimping the NEW ING so I'm not going to bother.
 
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