loading 41 spl

[targetshootr]

Finally got around to loading 41 spl but my RCBS 41 mag die seems to hit the shellplate before it can crimp the case. Anyone else had this happen? I have the feeling I may need a different die.

 

[David LaPell]

I had no problem crimping .41 Specials when I loaded them with my Lee Carbide dies.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Some die sets will work but I know my RCBS wouldn't. I took it down to the machine shopa nd had them machine off the end of the die the same amount of the thickness off the 38/357 spacer ring. Without the spacer, it crimps 41 Specials, with the spacer, 41 mags.

 

[targetshootr]

I'll take off some more then. I may not have gotten as much as a spacer and it didn't occur to me to use it as a guide. Thanks. This reminds me of the post about grinding down a 44-40 die.

 

[dixie884]

Hornady, Dillon, Redding, and Lee .41mag dies will all crimp a .41spl, but I also have a set of RCBSs that won't.

 

[Sugar River]

I had to take a 1/4" off the bottom of my seater die.
Works great now.

Pete

 

[targetshootr]

When I took some off yesterday it felt like it may need to be flared so the case goes in easy. I'm excited about this cartridge, just need a gun or two chambered for it.

 

[mhblaw]

If I were to have Hamilton Bowen make me a 41 special on an OMBH small frame, where would I get brass without shortening 41 Mag brass?

 

[princeout]

From Dixie884

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=56307

Tim