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Hammer Bullets - Neck Tension and Crimping
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<blockquote data-quote="GLTaylor" data-source="post: 2943255" data-attributes="member: 111593"><p>Yes, I always crimp in a trough.</p><p>When developing a load, I start at "0" (which actually applies a light crimp). When I get my load, I increase crimp settings 1/8" at a time up to 1/2 turn. Somewhere in there, I find a "sweet spot" which I record and use going forward.</p><p>Note that several of my rifles (most?) are wildcats. Some I don't have Lee crimp dies for - and probably won't. I've had a friend modify some to work with my wildcats. Others use a standard cartridge die that works with the wildcat. </p><p>You don't Have to crimp. I just prefer it with Hammers. Many get excellent accuracy without crimping. </p><p>My accuracy standard is 0.5". I get it with and without the FCD. It's just easier with the FCD and faster. Jm2cw</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GLTaylor, post: 2943255, member: 111593"] Yes, I always crimp in a trough. When developing a load, I start at "0" (which actually applies a light crimp). When I get my load, I increase crimp settings 1/8" at a time up to 1/2 turn. Somewhere in there, I find a "sweet spot" which I record and use going forward. Note that several of my rifles (most?) are wildcats. Some I don't have Lee crimp dies for - and probably won't. I've had a friend modify some to work with my wildcats. Others use a standard cartridge die that works with the wildcat. You don't Have to crimp. I just prefer it with Hammers. Many get excellent accuracy without crimping. My accuracy standard is 0.5". I get it with and without the FCD. It's just easier with the FCD and faster. Jm2cw [/QUOTE]
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