Mighty Armory .45 ACP Reloading Die Set - Gold Match

Included in your Mighty Armory Reloading Die Set Purchase:

• Sizing / Decapping Die for .45 ACP
• Flare Expander Die for .45 ACP
• Seating Die for .45 ACP
• Taper Crimp Die for .45 ACP

What are the benefits of using Mighty Armory complete set of reloading dies for best results?

Pistol loaders will realize the benefits of SAAMI spec case sizing. Mighty Armory pistol reloading dies are designed around a measured system. Each die should be set to a desired diameter from one to the next in order to achieve best results. When utilizing Mighty Armory's complete set of pistol reloading dies, you can expect single digit standard deviations, perfect feed off the magazine follower, direct chambering, proper case pressures, clean burning powder, and extreme accuracy.

Mighty Armory precisions the best reloading dies in the industry for consistent and superior performance.

Mighty Armory Reloading Die Instructions:

SIZING/DECAPPING RELOADING DIE:

We highly recommend using a lanolin-based case lube prior to sizing. DO NOT USE AEROSOL.

Step 1: Clean die bore before use. First clean the bore with alcohol on a q-tip or paper towel. Then wipe the bore dry with a q-tip or paper towel.

Step 2: Screw the pin into the shaft about half-way. Use purple vibraTITE 111 on the threads. This will prevent the pin from backing out of the shaft, which can cause problems. Use a 3/16" wrench to hold the flats of the shaft and snug the pin into place. Vice it with rubber grips to prevent scarring of the shaft. Do not overtighten the pin into the shaft – just snug it. The vibraTITE will do the rest.

Step 3: Drop shaft into the well. Add the primer flicker spring into the cap well.

Step 4: Screw on the cap all the way down snug against the o-ring, then back out the cap ¼ turn so that it can work properly. This will prevent primer pull back. You will hear the Flick or Snap of the primer.

Step 5: Turn the die into your press tool head until the die mouth makes contact with the plate or shell holder. Depending on your press, you can back out the die ¼ turn.

Step 6: Lock the die into place.
Keep your die bore and body well oiled when not in use.

FLARE DIE:

Step 1: Turn the flare die with bushing into the tool head exposing about 1/2 inch below the reloading press.

Step 2: Set a case in the plate or holder and flare the case. Measure the inside diameter of the case mouth using the back of your caliper. Flare should be .005 under bullet diameter.

Step 3: Find your desired setting by turning the flare expander shaft up or down. Bullet should set into the flare and stay in place when turned up-side-down.

Step 4: Lock the locknut into place.

SEATING DIE:

Step 1: Ensure the bullet barrel is inside the die bore. Do not extend outside the mouth of the bushing.

Step 2: Turn the die into the tool head and lock the locknut into place.

Step 3: Seat a bullet and check COL. If you want less simply turn the shaft down.

The bullet seating will fold back your flare ~80% to set you up for the Mighty Armory taper crimp die to do the rest. Experience perfectly concentric rounds every time.

CRIMP DIE:

Step 1: Clean die bore before use. First with alcohol on a q-tip or paper towel. Then dry with a q-tip or paper towel.

Step 2: Turn the die into your press tool head with the case and bullet in the shell holder.

Step 3: Bring the tool head down over the bullet and snug it against the remaining flare. When it gets tight back it off a little.

Step 4: Raise the tool head and turn the die down ¼ of a turn. Then lock the die into place.

Step 5: If you would like a tighter crimp, turn the die down another ¼ turn.

You will now have a perfect SAAMI spec round.

Crimp measurements depend on bullet diameter:
9mm & 38 Super: Crimp to .376 to .378
.38 Special & .357 Magnum: Crimp to .378 to .381
.40 S&W & 10mm: Crimp to .418 to .420
.45 ACP: Crimp to .468 to .470