How is this crimp for 45acp?

[Baboosh]

Trying to get the die adjusted and I just don't know what to look for. Case diameter is .472-.475 on 5 test rounds

[nubrun]

It should only be taking out the bell you added to the case. The case diameter at the mouth should be the same as the web when you are done.

Just saw the pictures. You need to crimp more.

[John Browning]

Waaaaay too light. should all measure at around .471.

[ExtremeX]

+1 on way too light..

It should look just like factory ammo after you crimp

Also, there is no need to over expand cases, just needs to be enough to accept the bullet.

[Dutch3]

Looks like it still has a visible bell or flare.

Does it feed & chamber?

[Chief-7700]

Time to screw your die down a bit.

[Baboosh]

Waaaaay too light. should all measure at around .471.

Thank you.

Readjusted now at .468-70 on 3 test rounds

[Baboosh]

Looks like it still has a visible bell or flare.

Does it feed & chamber?

Haven't tried that yet, will do now.

No primers or powder so it'll be safe.

[Baboosh]

Ok the only 45acp I have is a Mac10 and Kriss Vector and it fed and ejected on both of them.

[Gutz]

You reloading now?!?!? Nice.

[Baboosh]

You reloading now?!?!? Nice.

Trying to, if it wasn't for the people of this forum I'd be lost.

Hopefully I pop my cherry and get some actual rounds done tonight.

[Dutch3]

Looking good...

['ol shooter]

That a Berry's? I had to bell my cases more and crimp lighter than with FMJ, because I was wrinkling the plating. That one looks just right.

[HighLander51]

The only way to check crimp is with a case gage.

['ol shooter]

Agreed. My Wilson gauge gets a workout every time I load.