Anyone know about a bullet crimp grove tool ?

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I’ve heard of these existing but no nothing about them. If anyone can inform/recommend one I’d appreciate it
 
Second on CH4D Then back it up with a Redding profile crimp die. The crimp groove does not have to be deep. Seat and crimp in separate operations. Good luck.
 
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'Built into many bullet seating dies. If set up just right, it'll crimp the case into the cannelure. Used to have to do this for my kids' (tube magazine) lever-action .30-30 (which could be handloaded to behave more like a .308). What you're suggesting sounds like a post-facto tool (for already loaded ammo) but you could do the same thing with a reloading die. GL!
 
C.W. Richter said:
'Built into many bullet seating dies. If set up just right, it'll crimp the case into the cannelure. Used to have to do this for my kids' (tube magazine) lever-action .30-30 (which could be handloaded to behave more like a .308). What you're suggesting sounds like a post-facto tool (for already loaded ammo) but you could do the same thing with a reloading die. GL!
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He's asking about a tool to put the cannelure on the bullet.
I had one but never found a real need for it so sold it off.
 
DocHolliday said:
Damn, for$3K I better be doing a whole lot of canneluring!
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They have a hand one somewhere in the $100 range. Which I have one and it’s decent. But I think that CH4D one looks like it would work better. Especially if you turn it on its side and clamp it in a vice so the bullet is standing vertical.
 
The CH4D tool will work on some bullets, but it offers very little leverage and is easily bent on hard bullets. Various different cannelure tools show up on fleabay fairly often.

The absolute best is the Ultimate Cannelure Tool. but they are no longer made.

Corbin Cannelure Tool is next best. You can see them here:

Corbins

You can see pictures, videos and discusion on the various aspects of cannelure tools here:

Cannelure Discussion

Hope that is helpful.
 
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A few other videos that might be helpful.

UCT
Notice almost effortless use, and deep cannelures that result. This is a UCT I tool. UCT II tools are even easier and produce same superior result.

Corbins
Notice this tool requires more effort than UCT tool, but result is still very good, though not quite as good as UCT.

CH Tool
Notice this tool mounted vertically in a bench vise is probably best way to run this tool, as opposed to monting it flat on the workbench as designed. Also notice VERY shallow cannelure produced, and the common complaint about bullet "walking" in the device during the procedure. This is because the support rollers and the knurl shaft are only supported on one end, and with increase in pressure all crucial pieces start to DEFLECT, causing a cannelure that is not straight and pushes the bullet out of alignment in the tool. If you try to increase pressure to increase cannelure depth, the tool is easily permanently bent, and becomes worthless. BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT BUYING USED CH TOOLS BECAUSE OF THIS.
 
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mgstucson said:
A few other videos that might be helpful.

UCT
Notice almost effortless use, and deep cannelures that result. This is a UCT I tool. UCT II tools are even easier and produce same superior result.

Corbins
Notice this tool requires more effort than UCT tool, but result is still very good, though not quite as good as UCT.

CH Tool
Notice this tool mounted vertically in a bench vise is probably best way to run this tool, as opposed to monting it flat on the workbench as designed. Also notice VERY shallow cannelure produced, and the common complaint about bullet "walking" in the device during the procedure. This is because the support rollers and the knurl shaft are only supported on one end, and with increase in pressure all crucial pieces start to DEFLECT, causing a cannelure that is not straight and pushes the bullet out of alignment in the tool. If you try to increase pressure to increase cannelure depth, the tool is easily permanently bent, and becomes worthless. BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT BUYING USED CH TOOLS BECAUSE OF THIS.
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Thank you for this information- and all the other information you’ve provided. It’s been greatly appreciated!
 
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