Videos tagged with Cartridge Crimp

This guide details the installation and use of the Lee Precision Factory Crimp Die. It highlights the die's automatic compensation system for case and bullet variations, simplifying the crimping process. The instructions cover setting the die, operating the press, and achieving a consistent crimp using its internal collet mechanism.

This video delves into a specific historical ammunition design: heavy case crimps used by the military approximately 100 years ago. Lena Miculek and an expert discuss how this crimp prevented bullet setback in firearms with rough feeding mechanisms, such as early submachine guns and the 1911 pistol, ensuring reliable cycling. The explanation highlights the practical engineering behind ammunition design for specific firearm applications.