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Question about crimping rounds
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<blockquote data-quote="fj40mojo" data-source="post: 430159" data-attributes="member: 19129"><p>Your picture leaves a lot to be desired, but I'll try to answer your question. There is really no need to crimp if you are loading for a bolt gun and I would advise against it unless you are going to purchase a Lee Factory Crimp die and crimp as a separate operation from bullet seating. Loading for an auto is where you need to crimp.</p><p></p><p>From what I see in your picture it appears you collapsed your neck into the shoulder slightly. If the round will chamber (doubtful) you can fireform the wrinkle out but if it is a high pressure load you will likely see some pressure signs. Better to disassemble the round, pull the bullet. Use a low pressure powder charge and some cotton ball or similar material to hold the charge in place and fireform the wrinkle out without a projectile. Or just toss it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fj40mojo, post: 430159, member: 19129"] Your picture leaves a lot to be desired, but I'll try to answer your question. There is really no need to crimp if you are loading for a bolt gun and I would advise against it unless you are going to purchase a Lee Factory Crimp die and crimp as a separate operation from bullet seating. Loading for an auto is where you need to crimp. From what I see in your picture it appears you collapsed your neck into the shoulder slightly. If the round will chamber (doubtful) you can fireform the wrinkle out but if it is a high pressure load you will likely see some pressure signs. Better to disassemble the round, pull the bullet. Use a low pressure powder charge and some cotton ball or similar material to hold the charge in place and fireform the wrinkle out without a projectile. Or just toss it. [/QUOTE]
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