Reloading 12g

[DUNKS]

Hi what's the best reasonably priced reloading tool for 12g which incorporates an adjustable preload on the wads. I have a lee auto load but have trouble getting the wad pressure constant for a perfect crimp.

Any suggestions please.

[sitsinhedges]

You should only need minimum wad pressure on modern cartridges. 

[DUNKS]

THANKS. I am loading black powder which is compressible and it's easy to get a variable wad height. Especially with a large felt wad. I do need a tool which will give me a constant height.

Thank you for your help though.

Edited December 14, 2019 by DUNKS

[figgy]

Dunks,

Work out where the perfect height is and make a stopper for the handle. Pile of books or a bit of dowel.  This will give you repeatability and consistency

I am of the I'll just give it bit more pressure to make sure and bulge the case. Now I try to keep even on all and it works fine.

Edited December 15, 2019 by figgy

[DUNKS]

Thanks Mr Figgy that does sound like a plan.

I did once see a youtube "American" of a loading machine with a settable gauge on the wad rammer seemed a good idea.

Cant find it again of course.

 

JUST SEEN THE SIMPLE ANSWERE. A block of wood under the final crimp head. Set at the correct height.

Why the heck did I not think of that.

Edited December 15, 2019 by DUNKS
BRAINWAVE.

[figgy]

Sometimes we don't see the wood for the trees.