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tripntx

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Posted 1548041653	Reply with quote #1

is a factory crimp die available for the goose? __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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RangerJoe

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Posted 1548041835	Reply with quote #2

I don't recall having Lee make them. We should consider a "bulk" custom order for cats like the Mongoose, Ocelot, Viper, etc. __________________ Sua Sponte \| Ranger Joe
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wikster1983

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Posted 1548051121	Reply with quote #3

Quote: Originally Posted by RangerJoe I don't recall having Lee make them. We should consider a "bulk" custom order for cats like the Mongoose, Ocelot, Viper, etc. I would be in on that!!!! __________________ A good marksman can make shots past 500 yards; a good hunter doesn't need to
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MDWS

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Posted 1548073329 · Edited	Reply with quote #4

I still have the dummy rounds Wikster put together to get it done, but just never got it done because the minimum is 25 for the order and didn't think the demand was there. Make a deal, and if at least several more folks chime in here that they want an FCD for the Mongoose I will order them. __________________ Don't mistake kindness for weakness... We are charged with upholding the constitution, from all threats, foreign or domestic, and we will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. -Mark
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RangerJoe

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Posted 1548116886	Reply with quote #5

Come on folks... pony up!! __________________ Sua Sponte \| Ranger Joe
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Carl S.

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Posted 1548118232	Reply with quote #6

I would be interested in a Lee FCD for the Mongoose...
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lapriester

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Posted 1548121744 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Does Lee make a FCD for a 6mm TCU? Or maybe 6X45. Bet one or the other would work. But probably not. Assuming again. Lol
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tripntx

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Posted 1548126423 · Edited	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by lapriester Does Lee make a FCD for a 6mm TCU? Or maybe 6X45. Bet one or the other would work. But probably not. Assuming again. Lol Lee makes a 6x45 factory crimp die. Hmmm, will it work on the goose? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/719114/lee-factory-crimp-die __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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RangerJoe

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Posted 1548139113	Reply with quote #9

6x45 is longer than Mongoose; so FCD would need to be modified. __________________ Sua Sponte \| Ranger Joe
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tripntx

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Posted 1548158790 · Edited	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by MDWS I still have the dummy rounds Wikster put together to get it done, but just never got it done because the minimum is 25 for the order and didn't think the demand was there. Make a deal, and if at least several more folks chime in here that they want an FCD for the Mongoose I will order them. I'll take one. __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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Drydock

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Posted 1548254563	Reply with quote #11

Want one. __________________ Civilize them with a Krag
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lapriester

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Posted 1548315430	Reply with quote #12

Why crimp at all?
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tripntx

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Posted 1548326543 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by lapriester Why crimp at all? A lot of people don't believe in crimping, while a lot of people believe in crimping. It's not a debate to me, I want to crimp. It's that simple, so bring on the Factory Crimp Die. Edited one day later to add, because lapriester's question made me do some reading: Just read BIGGDAWG's opinion about crimping here https://www.7mmvalkyrie.com/blog He has a good write-up about why he doesn't crimp. Soooo, my opinion might change from crimp everything, to only crimp plinking ammo, while not crimping target &/or hunting rounds. The one part of his write up I read which makes me more open to not crimping was he included a simple test to determine proper neck tension, along with steps to correct poor neck tension. 'Testing neck tension is pretty easy. Put the point of the bullet against a soft pine board section, and lean on it with your body weight. If it doesn't move, you've got great neck tension. Stop there and leave well enough alone. If it moves, start measuring expander button diameters, inside neck diameters, bullet diameters, and so on. You should have a minimum of .0015” less inside neck diameter than bullet diameter. If the expander button is too fat, chuck your button spindle into a drill press, spin it up and take a strip of fine crocus cloth to the button and skinny it up to get to your desired diameter. Use a light touch, and don't alter the shape of the button. You just want to reduce the diameter a tiny bit where it meets the case neck.' I would still like to obtain a FCD for plinking ammo. My plinking ammo takes abuse, and a crimp on them gives me piece of mind. __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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tripntx

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Posted 1548626345	Reply with quote #14

How much material needs to be removed from the bottom of a 6x45 crimp die for it to work with Mongoose? __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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Carl S.

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Posted 1548641153	Reply with quote #15

I might be interested in two crimp dies for the Mongoose....always good to have spare.
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RangerJoe

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Posted 1548643826	Reply with quote #16

Quote: Originally Posted by tripntx How much material needs to be removed from the bottom of a 6x45 crimp die for it to work with Mongoose? Based on SAAMI drawings, it appears the 6x45mm is 1.760" (MAX case), with a suggested trim-to length of 1.750~1.755". Chamber wall is actually 1.7720" The Mongoose is 1.700" MAX, with a trim-to length of 1.690~1.695". Therefore, removing 0.060" from the bottom of the 6x45 FCD "should" work for the Mongoose. Verify all data independently. __________________ Sua Sponte \| Ranger Joe
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tripntx

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Posted 1548645025	Reply with quote #17

Quote: Originally Posted by RangerJoe Based on SAAMI drawings, it appears the 6x45mm is 1.760" (MAX case), with a suggested trim-to length of 1.750~1.755". Chamber wall is actually 1.7720" The Mongoose is 1.700" MAX, with a trim-to length of 1.690~1.695". Therefore, removing 0.060" from the bottom of the 6x45 FCD "should" work for the Mongoose. Verify all data independently. Thank you. I didn't know exactly how to determine the measurement, and now I do. I went ahead and purchased one of the cheap FCD 6x45 on sale at Midway since I have a friend with a milling machine and lathe who does small jobs like this for me for free. I'll make one to use for now until enough of us get together to create an order for official 6mm Mongoose FCD to be made. I loaded up 50 Prairie Dog bullets tonight, and then pressed a couple of them against wooden table. LTO didn't change, so it appears I have good neck tension, but I still want a FCD for plinking ammo. __________________ SMSgt USAF, Retired
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GhostRider32

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Posted 1549733548	Reply with quote #18

I'll take a Mongoose crimp die also. Let's get it ordered.
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AR_HUNTER

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Posted 1550767356 · Edited	Reply with quote #19

I’m in. 100%. I’ll buy 2
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honeycomb

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Posted 1550767753	Reply with quote #20

I'm in for one (1). __________________ As a nation and a culture, we are already compromised. You however, are not. Act accordingly.
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RangerJoe

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Posted 1550773466	Reply with quote #21

Quote: Originally Posted by tripntx I went ahead and purchased one of the cheap FCD 6x45 on sale at Midway since I have a friend with a milling machine and lathe who does small jobs like this for me for free. I'll make one to use for now until enough of us get together to create an order for official 6mm Mongoose FCD to be made. Trip - any update on this DYI Mongoose FCD? Inquiring minds want to know... __________________ Sua Sponte \| Ranger Joe
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MDWS

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Posted 1550774778	Reply with quote #22

Alright we will get them made. __________________ Don't mistake kindness for weakness... We are charged with upholding the constitution, from all threats, foreign or domestic, and we will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. -Mark
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Carl S.

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Posted 1553125740	Reply with quote #23

Is there an ETA? thanks!
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AR_HUNTER

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Posted 1553126821	Reply with quote #24

My wallet is ready...
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GhostRider32

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Posted 1554255249	Reply with quote #25

Any news on the crimp die?
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