5 in 1 die set.

[Crossdrawnj]

I have this posted in the powder room, but no feed back as of yet. I purchased a C&H Tool 5in1 blank die set. The directions are very vague. Does anyone have info/advise on how to set them up. I know there are several posters here who use their Henry's for reenacting. Any help is appreciated.

[Crossdrawnj]

Does anyone know of a link that would be of some help?

[Mean Bob Mean]

Does anyone know of a link that would be of some help?

http://44henryrifle.webs.com/blanksforthehenry.htm

http://www.9thnycavalry.webeditor.com/publications/henry_article.html

and for pre-made blanks:

http://www.joeswansonsmotionpictureblanks.com/

I would contact the owner's of the first two sites with questions.  They might have a board they post to, etc., that would be of help.  On this board see:

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,52537.0.html

Major says there to contact him for links on how to make blanks. 

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[Sean Thornton]

Basically all you need to do is to load the brass and then crimp about 2/3s the way closed and run up in a .44-40 size die if your rifle is a .44-40 or if a .45 colt I think they will chamber without sizing. Cut a piece of foam rope/caulking backing to keep the powder in.

[Crossdrawnj]

I have a 5in1 size die with the set. It basically necks the casing. Would running it through a 44-40 die round off the crimp?

I've looked everyhwere and cannot find info on how to make these. Swanson and others probably won't be receptive of providing their loading secrets.

[Sean Thornton]

In the past when I loaded 5 in 1 brass to make blanks here are the steps I used.
1. prime case
2. add powder
3. add foam rope wad about a quarter in thick to keep the powder in
4. Crimp the case about 2/3s the way closed. I did not want to crimp all the way close creating a point, a bad thing in a tubular magazine.
5. run finished round into the .44-40 size die from my loading set for live ammo.

This is what has worked for me in the past. Today I use .44 magnum brass with a modified carrier block.

[Crossdrawnj]

Thanks Sean. I'll get it try. I shoot my Henry live so I do not want to alter the carrier.

[Sean Thornton]

Also the reason for the die that bottle necks the case in the 5 in 1 set would be so that the blanks could be used in a .38-40.

[Crossdrawnj]

Sean:
Now that makes sense. So, the case dosen't necessarily need to be necked down for 44-40 or .45LC?

[Sean Thornton]

All that is needed is to run into a .44-40 size die if being used in a .44-40