Power Bonds and roll crimp? UPDATED


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ASCTLC
December 30, 2009, 12:20 PM
Can a light roll crimp be applied to the .38 158 gr Power Bond bullets for loading in my .357 mag? I intend them to be used in both my revolver and my lever action rifle at less than full mag but heavier than 800 fps plinkers too. I believe I want at least a little bit of roll crimp for safety from movement in the chambered/tubed rounds during firing.

From what I can see in pictures (not always very accurate) is a section that looks like a cannelure but they look superficial and not a real cannelure. Am I seeing that right?

Thanks,
Andy

Found an answer I'm comfortable with in this Sticky. Didn't realize it got into "plated bullet" territory but see that it does.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=469815

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rcmodel
December 30, 2009, 12:52 PM
Looks like plenty of cannelure for a light crimp.
PowerBond website says the plating is .010" - .011" thick, which is a lot more then Berry or Rainer plated bullets.
So, I think you could crimp into them a little without cutting through the plating.

You shouldn't need all that much at less then full power mag loads.

rc

ASCTLC
December 30, 2009, 01:10 PM
As always, I greatly appreciate your response!

Andy

Walkalong
December 30, 2009, 01:21 PM
They will take a light roll crimp no problem. The "cannelure" is very shallow, but the crimper will push the case into the soft lead and copper without issues. I have used a very heavy taper crimp on them for midrange plus .357 loads with excellent results.

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