vaalpens
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I did a little bit more testing today and still found the Xtreme 124gr CPHP more consistent in retaining the COL.
I tested the Xtreme with the nickel brass, a chamfer (no bell), crimp from seating die. The COL started at 1.1350" and after 9 cycles, it was still at 1.135".
I also tested the Xtreme with normal brass, a bell, and again using the crimp from the seating die. The COL started at 1.1355" and after 8 cycles, it was still at 1.1355".
The bathroom scale test also came in over 30lb for both these combinations, so I think I am really comfortable that I won't see any setback using the Xtreme 124gr CPHP's with either a chamfer or a bell. This is probably the combination I will use when starting my 357sig load workup.
Thanks again for all the advice. I will definitely post some results as soon as I am able to try out my loads.
I tested the Xtreme with the nickel brass, a chamfer (no bell), crimp from seating die. The COL started at 1.1350" and after 9 cycles, it was still at 1.135".
I also tested the Xtreme with normal brass, a bell, and again using the crimp from the seating die. The COL started at 1.1355" and after 8 cycles, it was still at 1.1355".
The bathroom scale test also came in over 30lb for both these combinations, so I think I am really comfortable that I won't see any setback using the Xtreme 124gr CPHP's with either a chamfer or a bell. This is probably the combination I will use when starting my 357sig load workup.
Thanks again for all the advice. I will definitely post some results as soon as I am able to try out my loads.