Product Review: Hand Roll Crimp Tool - 12 gauge

Not much of an unboxing considering the size of the box and its contents ;-)
As you've seen in recent videos, I'm a fan of manual, old fashioned tools and this is a new/recent offering of an old design/idea. Simplicity at its finest. A 12 gauge hand roll crimping tool. Not too much to explain here that isn't immediately apparent. Place nearly complete hull into crimp and turn.
The tool is a bit rough around the edges, so I blasted it in Redzilla and then hit it with the polishing wheel. Looks more "finished" and the finish does look better ;-) also less gritty on the bolt after both a polish and a light oiling. Can't beat it for the price, honestly.

[@jerrysmay9303]

Still available on Amazon if you REALLY want one. $30. I think it's not a good choice.

[@timturner7609]

Zakrumka ruchnaya --- hand twist Gotta love the no bullshit packaging.

[@atubeviewer4942]

Your thoughts on this vs the other type of roll crimper, the manual one that can mount to a 2x4?

[@MrArtemioP]

I have that tool and i have been trying to load slugs but the crimp seems to always have a low spot and the start of a wrinkle I don't know how to describe it other than the look of a candle that has wax starting to come off the side. I have tried to crimp less but still getting that problem. I'm doing lee driver slugs with no overshot card. Could the lack of card be the problem? On mobile please excuse my grammatical errors.

[@Sratching]

Moral of the story be prepared before turning on the camera for the video haha jk thanks for the information on this device.

[@ronaldbritton9705]

No longer available. I got and antique hand roller as a back up to my set up.

[@scoutsniper485]

It helps if u put a little oil on ur finger and go around the edge of the shell. 3 in 1 or any oil

[@ReLoadersBench]

Great tip, thanks.

[@Gothfield]

Best sales video ever, everyone wants to prove they can do it better than you lol

[@brome306]

Would that tool work for 3 1/2" shells??

[@ReLoadersBench]

I'm not quite sure there is enough length/room. If you look at how I manipulated the 2 3/4" hull and the amount of room "left", I don't know there is enough space for a hull 3/4" longer. If it can, it would be a tight fit.

[@texpatriot8462]

I have always wondered how those things would perform.

[@ReLoadersBench]

I was pleasantly surprised with its simplicity and ease of use.

[@texpatriot8462]

@@ReLoadersBench I got curious and found a video from the manufacturer. That black sheet is a sample of material for making overshot cards.

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@texpatriot8462 - seems a bit flimsy for overshot cards, maybe not as flimsy in 3/4" circles ;-)

[@texpatriot8462]

@@ReLoadersBench I have been thinking about buying one, but I will probably wait to get the Lee version fr the history. Trolling ebay, but will have to wait for pandemic pricing to pass. The only thing I can’t make myself is the sizer and the crimp tool. I am going to try using a pipe to hand size using the die from my Lee Load All. Fun projects

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@texpatriot8462 I didn't know Lee made an old school roll crimp tool. I enjoy trolling ebay for old reloading gear. Just picked up a Lee Crimp Started still in original packaging from the ~60's.

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Link for it ??

[@357bullfrog9]

Got the crimper but now I can't get makins

[@ngaia8484]

How can i buy this from India..?

[@willvandermeer4733]

I was gonna use the hand one to make Mini shells

[@nickjm37fordel1]

I like the looks of the polished version. I will have to hope my Lee Load All doesn't break, the tendentious in my thumbs would never let me use it :-{{{

[@ReLoadersBench]

Will be doing another product review of a different roll crimp soon.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

@@ReLoadersBench :-D

[@workinmanworkinman3889]

Just like that AK-47, simplicity at its best….

[@Sratching]

How about a cigar cutter as a trimmer

[@c.m.s3040]

Link for crimper please!

[@ReLoadersBench]

search "Russian 12GA ShotShell reloading crimp" on ebay and you'll find it (didn't post link at it may change based on listing)

[@jim-mn1er]

Cut the roll crimper out of the body and remove the handle and use it in a drill press.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Or leave this as is for the situation that may call for it and pick up a ExactaRoll Double-Pin Roll Crimper from Ballistic Products that's designed for chucking into a drill. Why ruin one tool to fit the needs another tool can address?

[@legogunsandimprovisedfirea5104]

The Russians have landed! 😳

[@abdulnaggayev2142]

Русская рукожопость!

[@ccsniper]

Redo this video after you have actually prepared.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Jon, Jon, Jon...you are obviously new to my video style. I do not propose to be an expert and my learning and first look at items is new and THAT'S the point. All you keyboard warriors and critics are CLUELESS and expect professional/polished "how to" videos. Give us a break, we all have to learn at some point and my videos are JUST THAT, me learning/experiencing something new live as it's happening...so one would EXPECT me to be less than prepared. You an expert at everything you touch for the first time? BTW, I jumped over to your channel to see how it's done and, as expected, ZERO content of your own so people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Don't forget to hit the thumbs down on your way out and you probably shouldn't view any of my other videos because they will only disappoint folks like you with such high expectation of someone else's FREE content that you fell you have to dump on. Troll elsewhere with your "expertise" and expectations.

[@ccsniper]

@@ReLoadersBench I'm not a troll. You are a child. It was constructive criticism. Be prepared, make a script and follow it. Just because I don't have a single video on my channel doesn't make your video suck less. Literally trying to help you make better vids. Put in 10% more effort and make 100% better vids. Have a nice day.

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@ccsniper No, not going to make a script and follow it, defeats the purpose of how I video. Something you apparently can't understand or won't accept. Buh-bye Jon.

[@ronaldbritton9705]

Do not buy this tool. First, it came without the crimper, then I got a replacement. Used once, and the bars on the side just snapped. Newer style is junk

[@carlschnier4089]

It looks like a piece of crap for sale in a junk bazaar

[@carlschnier4089]

A real POS

[@JR-lg7fd]

@@carlschnier4089 sorta like someone who comments on their own comment.

[@sluggou812beotch]

That thing is worthless to me.

[@ReLoadersBench]

So relieved to know this, now I'll sleep better at night.

[@sluggou812beotch]

@@ReLoadersBench wow a smart ass. I can't use it because of a disability which not only prevents me from using the tool but keeps me awake st night. GFY really big.

[@chloeew4627]

Crap.

[@euroman12000]

Yeah that tool is crap

[@ReLoadersBench]

In a "no tool" vs "crap tool" situation, I'll take the crap tool every time.

[@123abcter]

@@ReLoadersBench , you’re so correct. Keep it up. Every thing is in short supply in a time like this. Something better than nothing. Haven’t seen primers for sales over two years.

[@123abcter]

All shot shell reloading materials are not existing anymore. Can’t find anything

[@abdulnaggayev2142]

Русская рукожопость!