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Old 07-20-2017, 06:06 PM
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I have used the 44 Pro Crimp die for decades.
Never any lube.
Works perfectly.
And I do like perfect ammo.
Just keep it clean.
I run a paper towel with some One-Shot cleaner-lube thru it after use.

It doesn't take a whole lot of force to fold over the lip of the case into a crimp groove or cannelure.
To crimp bullets with neither of those I use the Redding taper crimp die sparingly.
Think plated smooth shank bullets like the Rainier or solids like the General Bullet (COP).
Crimping the big 444 right into the meat of a big cast bullet (the crimp groove usually does not line up with the case mouth when the correct COAL is achieved) I use the Lee collet crimper which is capable of a lot more force and will create a shallow groove on it's own.

Have not had a bullet move with any of these crimps (that I know of).
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