Man, those are some beautiful crimps. Been metallic reloading for a long time, about to enter the shotshell world. Appreciate the video, hope I can get mine to look that good!
Was having trouble setting up the Hornady 366.watching videos like yours helped. Was doing the pre crimp way too tight. Then the middle crimp was all wrong. Was running the center mandrel in too far. Whenever changing loads of hulls I start out with one initial shell with the way it is set up. If it doesn't look right then I back off the mandrel a little. Amazing how much it changes the crimp. I have Hornady 366, OR 800 plus with 4 heads loaded, Lee load all, Mec 650n, and 600jr. I would say for speciality loads I prefer the 600jr. It is easy to set up, can control the crimp pressure and makes load development much easier.
Works perfectly the way you got it. I working on getting one of those omv starter crimps, but man they’re steep. $90! I just use my Mec and finish with the OMV #2 You could just go from the Ribasstore die straight to the sp2 die on your drill press, omitting the Mec crimp die completely. It’ll produce a crimp just a good.
I just got some omv dies someone sent me, they attach that same way to my Lee load all and now I’m getting far better than factory looking crimps with my .410 loads now.
Yup any idea what screw or thread size is required? I don’t have anything on hand and prob have to hit a hardware store. Thanks.@@theshotgunscientists
How did you attach the OMV crimp starter to your MEC. The arbor for the OMV starter isn't designed to fit the MEC. How did you modify it to make it work. Thanks
@@chaecoco2 I can't remember the thread pitch, but it's metric. Went to the hardware store and figured it out by trial and error-- just a bolt that fit right.
Don't know why but loading the shells especially with crimps like that is a joy. I do the same as you but for the majority of the process I its automated, I have a video you might enjoy on my page
@@saltcreekammo Glad you liked it. Its a Ponsness Warren patriot progressive reloader. They also offer a motorized attachment to work the handle and a motorized shell feeder. I got to wonder if anyone made an automated wad feeder to complete the decadence but no one anywhere makes such a thing. So it gave me a opportunity to make one and it works great. I may when I get more time and less work make a few but that is ways off and the market for such a thing is so limited. Most of my buds gave up reloading with all the shortages and rising prices. I'll keep doing it for the fun.
Whats the name of the GAEP die that domes the initial star? Ive been roll crimping for a couple years now, but want to learn more about fold crimping. Thanks.
I got rid of Ballistic Products crimp starter after constantly having problems with it not consistently forming crimps that would then easily slide into my Mossberg 500 pump 12ga. Was way easier to just go with once-used Winchester and Remington hulls and have the Mec 600 JR's factory crimp dies give a nice uniform crimp with MUCH less time and work of going with other ways
We are able to keep up with orders. Currently about a week out on bigger orders. I anticipate around a 25% increase next season, so I have equipment coming and/or being worked on to facilitate the demand.
This is why you pay a little bit more for custom ammunition. The care and professionalism is not only evident in the appearance, but in its performance as well
Would you mind telling what is the second die called, the one you used after the initial star crimp. The one that you held it with your hand on top of the already star crimped hull. Thanks you
Except for the looking through a keyhole video, decent vid. Could have been improved with better descriptions of the dies etc. I don't know where to get them...
Well, the commies that run YT don't like us showing where to get pew pew related stuff. Especially in the description... Google GAEP or OMV... Crimp starter... Ribassatore... Finish crimpers... You can do this.
The secret is to read the manual for the press you have or you will find info on crimps and issues with them in your reloading manual. It’s not that difficult. There are no magic tricks to obtaining a factory crimp.
@@Mrnippit you simply cannot achieve a factory crimp like these with any off the shelf shot sell loader like a MEC, Lee, PW etc... close but not this clean.
![[79] Roll Crimping Old, Previously Star Crimped Shot Shell Hulls: Can It Work?](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WqnETjvG3lg/mqdefault.jpg)
Man, those are some beautiful crimps.
Been metallic reloading for a long time, about to enter the shotshell world. Appreciate the video, hope I can get mine to look that good!
Like in metallic reloading, nice equipment makes things easier (and perform better).
I gave up on fold crimping a while back. I might have to get some omv stuff and revisit it now🤔🤔
Was having trouble setting up the Hornady 366.watching videos like yours helped.
Was doing the pre crimp way too tight. Then the middle crimp was all wrong. Was running the center mandrel in too far.
Whenever changing loads of hulls I start out with one initial shell with the way it is set up. If it doesn't look right then I back off the mandrel a little. Amazing how much it changes the crimp.
I have Hornady 366, OR 800 plus with 4 heads loaded, Lee load all, Mec 650n, and 600jr. I would say for speciality loads I prefer the 600jr. It is easy to set up, can control the crimp pressure and makes load development much easier.
Just showing how much time and effort goes into each triple curl. keep up the good work!!!
Too much time 😅 👍
Works perfectly the way you got it. I working on getting one of those omv starter crimps, but man they’re steep. $90! I just use my Mec and finish with the OMV #2
You could just go from the Ribasstore die straight to the sp2 die on your drill press, omitting the Mec crimp die completely.
It’ll produce a crimp just a good.
Awesome Pro Tip Sir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Freaking beautiful crimp my man!!!!
Just for clarification is the “center die” the OMV RIBASSATORE? Thanks in advance and God Bless
Looks Better than factory to me, Nice work, and shirt lol.
Yessir! 😆
Man of perfection. Thank you.
I just got some omv dies someone sent me, they attach that same way to my Lee load all and now I’m getting far better than factory looking crimps with my .410 loads now.
Any idea how you would attach an OMV crimp starter to a MEC the thread size is different. Thanks.
@@darqueoasis you have to swap the screws out
Yup any idea what screw or thread size is required? I don’t have anything on hand and prob have to hit a hardware store. Thanks.@@theshotgunscientists
FYI, it’s M6 x 1 mm for all OMV crimpers and roll crimpers (thread size).
How did you attach the OMV crimp starter to your MEC. The arbor for the OMV starter isn't designed to fit the MEC. How did you modify it to make it work. Thanks
@@chaecoco2 I can't remember the thread pitch, but it's metric. Went to the hardware store and figured it out by trial and error-- just a bolt that fit right.
Wow those are gorgeous
You, sir, are a saint! Thank you!
@@callmecamo2 Go forth my son, and crimp thine ammo with ease. 😁
I have looked all over trying to find out why my crimps were so ugly. Castling as you identified it. thank you for this knowledge.
This is the best way to do it for the cost getting started out mec press OMV star crimp ribastore and finish crimper can all be had for less then 500$
Don't know why but loading the shells especially with crimps like that is a joy. I do the same as you but for the majority of the process I its automated, I have a video you might enjoy on my page
@@shotgunreloader4964 what machine are you running in that video? Would you be able to set me a machine up like that?
@@saltcreekammo Glad you liked it. Its a Ponsness Warren patriot progressive reloader. They also offer a motorized attachment to work the handle and a motorized shell feeder. I got to wonder if anyone made an automated wad feeder to complete the decadence but no one anywhere makes such a thing. So it gave me a opportunity to make one and it works great. I may when I get more time and less work make a few but that is ways off and the market for such a thing is so limited. Most of my buds gave up reloading with all the shortages and rising prices. I'll keep doing it for the fun.
3:00 whats the brand and version of crimper? OMV2? Loved the video btw.
What attachment do you use to attach the starter crimp to the press itself? Looking at BPI and all I can find is omv drill attachment?
My question exactly. Don't know if he has seen your post, but an answer would be helpful.
I have the same question how to mount it . Hopefully he will get back with a answer.
Same here!
Whats the name of the GAEP die that domes the initial star? Ive been roll crimping for a couple years now, but want to learn more about fold crimping. Thanks.
GAEP Ribassatore
I got rid of Ballistic Products crimp starter after constantly having problems with it not consistently forming crimps that would then easily slide into my Mossberg 500 pump 12ga. Was way easier to just go with once-used Winchester and Remington hulls and have the Mec 600 JR's factory crimp dies give a nice uniform crimp with MUCH less time and work of going with other ways
NICE LOOKING CRIMPS, DO THEY SHOOT BETTER? IS THAT THE SAME TOOL THAT COSTS NEARLY $100?
How did you attach the OMV crimp starter to your MEC? Thanks great video!
@@darqueoasis nuts and bolts.
Thanks love the video!!! Loading 20ga 7/8oz Bismuth for this fall! :)
Are yall busy with orders? Do you keep up with the setup you have?
We are able to keep up with orders. Currently about a week out on bigger orders. I anticipate around a 25% increase next season, so I have equipment coming and/or being worked on to facilitate the demand.
@@saltcreekammo awesome man! Glad to hear
Very good information. Neat attachments to press. Question: are the new hulls skived for this crimping or just as is?
The hulls are factory skived
@@saltcreekammo great, Thank You!
This is why you pay a little bit more for custom ammunition. The care and professionalism is not only evident in the appearance, but in its performance as well
Scusami vorrei sapere per acquistare una machina di queste come si può fare grazie
Really dumb question, do you legit no bs hand load each and every shell you sell?
Everything is 100% hand loaded.
@@saltcreekammo holy cow! I figured you at least had a few progressive presses running. That's insane. Well done Sir, I know that's a lot of work.
Would you mind telling what is the second die called, the one you used after the initial star crimp. The one that you held it with your hand on top of the already star crimped hull.
Thanks you
@@UnstoppableNick69 Ribassatore
@saltcreekammo thank you kindly sir.
What is that center die you are using? Excellent video.
GAEP Ribassatore
😊 Thanks
Could you please tell me who makes the center die and is there a model #?thanks. ( Good info, thanks for the instruction)
@@SusieECharters don't know the model number, but Ballistic Products Inc sells them.
What’s it called on BP? How do I order it from them?
What manufacturer is the "center dye" you're using? The one that wasn't attacked to anything...thx
GAEP... But OMV makes one as well. Either way works great.
Where could i find the center die that you used
@@susancorsbie7198 Ballistic Products Inc.
I searched boi for center die and nothing came up. Is there another name for it
Very good video, great job
Where did you get the center die?
@@RRT2006-r5o ballistic products
Where can I get the center crimp die
@@TonyClements-hx6gf Ballistic Products
Love that shirt! 😃 Prison would be too good tho! 🤣 EDIT HERE: That looks better than Factory my Brother!!! WOW!
I sold my MEC900e and got the OMV Smart Box. It makes 100 times better ammo.
What is the make and model of your center die you were referring to in this video?
@@jeremyacton254 GAEP Ribassatore
Except for the looking through a keyhole video, decent vid. Could have been improved with better descriptions of the dies etc. I don't know where to get them...
Well, the commies that run YT don't like us showing where to get pew pew related stuff. Especially in the description... Google GAEP or OMV... Crimp starter... Ribassatore... Finish crimpers... You can do this.
What is the name of the center die and where did you get it.thanks
@@jaybird1970 Ribassatore... Ballistic Products
The secret is to read the manual for the press you have or you will find info on crimps and issues with them in your reloading manual. It’s not that difficult. There are no magic tricks to obtaining a factory crimp.
@@Mrnippit you simply cannot achieve a factory crimp like these with any off the shelf shot sell loader like a MEC, Lee, PW etc... close but not this clean.
OCD…just like me…lol
Sorry Cant get past any fire srms owner wearing a Hillary for President shirt.
Yikes
Reading is hard... Not an Infowars fan I see.
Does it Say Hillary For President. I Can't see All of your shirt.?????
PRISON!..... Haha got yah 😜
Thanks,,,,,,,,, LOVE IT TRUMP 2024@@saltcreekammo
@@raycar1747 this is an old Infowars shirt from 2016... Old ratty shirt good for working in.