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February 24, 2013
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I just bought a Redding 445 die set from MidwayUSA at an incredible low price of $141.97 and free shipping!! Midway still has 1 die set left, so someone should jump on it.
Many thanks to KarlH for letting me know about this deal!!!!
March 19, 2016
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I have a Redding 4 die 445 Super mag set that came with my gun when I purchased it from a friend. I wonder what it is worth now.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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I’m no expert, but I bet north of $400.
March 19, 2016
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Do you think that much? It will be nice package with the ETG serial number gun and the ETG brass I have to go with it.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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That sounds like a unique combination of collectible items!
March 19, 2016
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Nothing like your collection lol.
I have 7 Dan Wessons total. Model 15 4 barrel pack, 2 other model 15’s, 2 6” 44 mags with vented heavy shrouds one blued and one stainless, 1 22LR with two different barrels. 6” and 8” one standard shroud and one heavy. The 7445 ETG with dies, scope mount, and brass.
Kind of kicking around the idea of selling. I am getting old lol.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Most of mine are packs (I only show the pistols in my signature) and many of them I purchased from older gentleman. I’ll be there soon too!!
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February 24, 2013
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March 19, 2016
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Do they give you a roll crimp or a taper crimp die in that set?
March 19, 2016
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I think the set you have is what I also have but I also have the profile crimp die.
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February 24, 2013
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March 19, 2016
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I have been reloading 42 years. I reload 8 different handgun calibers. I have read about roll crimps and taper crimps. I have always wondered exactly what the difference is between a taper crimp and a profile crimp. Can anyone explain this to me when applied to the 445 super mag?
March 19, 2016
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I will answer my own question. A profile crimp is just a better roll crimp per Redding.
Seat the bullet to the OAL you desire, and then profile crimp. I wonder why the 3 die set just doesn’t give us the profile crimp die in place of the normal die they send. They suggest the profile die for heavy recoil applications.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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I’m new to reloading, I’ve only reloaded 3K 9mm over the past year. I bought my reloading equipment from a friend and it was already setup for 9mm. It came with 45ACP dies too. I am kinda intimidated by reloading because there’s a LOT I don’t know so I’m gonna go slow and when I’m ready to switch from 9mm I’m gonna read/research a lot first.
March 19, 2016
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I started out reloading 357, 38, 44 mag. I only had revolvers which are a little easier to load for. I added the 7445 later on. Pistols are not hard to load, but you need to keep an eye on OAL. Plunk test everything.
Take your time, double check everything, and purchase a couple reloading manuals.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Thank you for the great advice! Hopefully once I’m retired in a couple years, I’ll have more time to put towards reloading.
January 22, 2021
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That’s expensive for a 445 die set. I’ve been using a standard 44 magnum set and it works just fine. Most are long enough to accommodate the 445 case. Just be sure to go with carbide, definitely worth the extra over standard tool steel.
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January 24, 2009
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40Cal said
I’ve been using a standard 44 magnum set and it works just fine. Most are long enough to accommodate the 445 case. Just be sure to go with carbide, definitely worth the extra over standard tool steel.
Same here, the 44Mag dies work great, you just have to adjust the throw in the stroke/crimp end of the equation. And yes, definitely go with a carbide set.
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