I just start reloading .40 S&W. Right now I start up with a Berry's 165 gr bullets. Hard to find data and able to understand how a plated bullet will work once is been fire on a weapon. Now that I have make some Rounds with a 700x powder. my question is. "Do I need to crimp or not....?"
The bullet is a 165 gr 401 plated. You can see the case wall tension that will hold the bullet firmly in place been a .401
The bullet fits perfect on the gauge die size, with out crimp! The C.O.L is 1.125 been a really high pressure round I really don't want to crimp it to create a higher pressure and get a KABOOM.....!
This .40 S&W is going to use on a Glock 23. What is your expectations.
The bullet is a 165 gr 401 plated. You can see the case wall tension that will hold the bullet firmly in place been a .401
The bullet fits perfect on the gauge die size, with out crimp! The C.O.L is 1.125 been a really high pressure round I really don't want to crimp it to create a higher pressure and get a KABOOM.....!
This .40 S&W is going to use on a Glock 23. What is your expectations.