The Hornet doesn't need a crimp. You didn't say what rifle you had. A bolt gun, TC, Magazine fed. If magazine fed, just make sure they fit in the magazine. I make a dummy and keep it with the dies. You never know. You also get the advantage of trying to cycle a round without the danger of one going off. Learned that with a lever-gun once. Makes a heck of a dent in the concrete floor. As for setting up my dies, I usually put an empty case in the case holder and screw the dies in until they stop. Then back off a bit to ensure they don't crimp. Loosen the spindle and back it off. Put the bullet on top of dummy cartridge and run it in. If it needs to seat more, I screw the spindle in a bit. Repeat as necessayr to get COL needed.
