RCBS 3 Die Roll Crimp Set - Legacy .45-120-3 1/4 Sharps

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SKU:RC19604 ,UPC:

SKU: RC19604

UPC: 076683196040

MPN: 19604

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SKU:
RC19604
UPC:
076683196040
MPN:
19604

Description

The RCBS 3 Die Roll Crimp Set for the Legacy .45-120-3 1/4 Sharps is a precision reloading solution engineered for straight-wall black powder cartridges. This three-die configuration supports both original and reproduction black powder rifles, offering shooters committed to classic cartridge performance the tools necessary to achieve consistent, accurate ammunition loads with the roll crimping method required by these historic calibers.

The set includes a steel Sizer Die that sizes the case and removes spent primers, an Expander Die that opens the case mouth to proper diameter for bullet seating, and a Roll Crimp Die that applies the crimp essential to black powder ammunition performance. Cases require lubrication before sizing. The roll crimp method ensures reliable bullet retention and powder column integrity—critical considerations when working with black powder loads where traditional taper crimp techniques prove inadequate. This configuration is specifically designed for the .45-120-3 1/4 Sharps caliber specifications.

Serious handloaders who maintain original Sharps rifles or shoot modern reproductions depend on the Legacy series to handle ammunition for cartridges that remain in regular use but lack support from mainstream die manufacturers. This set addresses a dedicated niche: precision shooters, historical firearms enthusiasts, and long-range hunters who value accuracy and ballistic consistency with established black powder cartridges. RCBS engineering ensures dimensional accuracy and die hardness required for reliable performance across extended reloading cycles.

The .45-120-3 1/4 Sharps represents one of the most capable black powder rifle cartridges ever developed, and ammunition availability through commercial channels remains limited. Handloading with verified dies remains the standard approach for shooters committed to this caliber, ensuring component quality and load consistency that factory ammunition may not provide.

SpecificationDetail
Brand
RCBS
MPN / Part Number
19604
UPC
076683196040
SKU
RC19604
Weight
2.05 lbs
Dimensions
4.45 x 1.75 x 5.95 in
Caliber
.45-120-3 1/4 Sharps
Die Type
3-Die Roll Crimp Set
Set Contents
Sizer Die, Expander Die, Roll Crimp Die
Cartridge Type
Straight-Wall Black Powder
Material
Steel
Series
Legacy

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