Redding Series A Taper Crimp Die, .45 ACP

The Redding Series A Taper Crimp Die (brand part no. 85189) is built for .45 ACP and other straight-wall handgun cartridges that headspace on the case mouth, where a conventional roll crimp isn’t appropriate. Redding machines the die from steel, and the taper crimp it applies is gentler than a roll crimp while still holding the bullet firmly in place, all without shortening the cartridge’s overall length. It’s a straightforward upgrade for reloaders loading straight-wall pistol or revolver cartridges who want more consistent bullet tension without the drawbacks of a roll crimp.

Key Specifications

• Built for .45 ACP and other straight-wall cartridges that headspace on the case mouth.
• Applies a taper crimp, gentler than a roll crimp while still holding the bullet firmly.
• Does not shorten the cartridge’s overall length during crimping.
• Machined from steel for durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a taper crimp instead of a roll crimp on .45 ACP? .45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth, so a roll crimp can interfere with proper headspacing; a taper crimp holds the bullet firmly without that risk.

Does this die change the cartridge’s overall length? No, the taper crimp process does not compromise the overall cartridge length.

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