Redding Profile Crimp Die, .38 Special/.357 Magnum

The Redding Profile Crimp Die (brand part no. 86282) is built for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver cartridges, giving reloaders a tighter, more uniform roll-type crimp than a standard seating die’s built-in crimp. It’s meant to be used after the bullet has already been seated to the correct depth in a separate operation, since profile crimp dies aren’t suited to cartridges that headspace on the case mouth. Redding recommends this style of die whenever the best possible roll crimp is the goal, which is why its progressive die sets always include a profile or taper crimp die as the final step.

Key Specifications

• Built for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver cartridges.
• Applies a profile roll crimp, tighter and more uniform than a standard seating die’s crimp.
• Used after bullet seating, as a dedicated final crimping step.
• Not intended for cartridges that headspace on the case mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I seat the bullet with this die or a separate one? A separate operation. The bullet must already be seated to the correct depth before this profile crimp die is run.

Why does Redding include a crimp die like this in progressive sets? Because the best possible roll crimp is achieved after seating, as a dedicated final step, rather than as a combined seat-and-crimp operation.

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