The Lee Taper Crimp Die, .380 ACP (Lee part no. 90780) is a hardened-steel taper crimp die from Lee built to apply a straight taper crimp to jacketed pistol bullets instead of a roll crimp. It is set up for 9mm and 38 ACP, and similar cases sharing that same crimp diameter. Taper crimping is the correct crimp style for cartridges headspacing off the case mouth, and it requires a jacketed bullet with a proper crimp groove or cannelure to work correctly.

Key Specifications

• Taper Crimp Pistol Die applies a straight taper crimp rather than a roll crimp, correct for headspacing-on-the-mouth cartridges.
• Chambered for .380 ACP and similar cases sharing the same crimp diameter.
• Hardened steel die body holds a consistent crimp diameter through repeated reloading cycles.
• Requires a crimp groove or cannelure jacketed bullets without one will not taper crimp correctly.
• Corrects poor-fitting factory crimps solves the crimp problems caused by a poor-fitting seating die.
• Also fits 38 ACP and 38 Super the same case-mouth crimp diameter covers these additional cartridges.
• Little added benefit on 1986-and-newer Lee die sets those dies already cut a modified taper-crimp angle, so this is mainly for older Lee dies or other brands.
• Ships at 0.4625 lb a compact die that stores easily in a standard die box.
• Standard 7/8-14 threading fits any single-stage, turret, or progressive press accepting standard reloading dies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a taper crimp and why use one? A taper crimp closes the case mouth straight against the bullet instead of rolling it into a groove, which is the correct crimp for cartridges that headspace off the case mouth rather than the rim.

Does this work with cast lead bullets? It is designed for jacketed bullets with a proper crimp groove or cannelure; cast bullets without one may not taper crimp cleanly.

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