Craig28
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- Feb 11, 2019
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I recently picked up a .223 rem factory crimp die. The instructions say no cannelure is required and the die will form a crimp grove itself. What do they mean by this? Is it lightly roll crimping the case into the jacket or are you getting more of a taper crimp out of it? Is the jacket getting screwed up in the process? I have handful of bullet types with no cannelure and I'd prefer to put a crimp on them for use in semi-autos.
My second question is how can you tell if you have loose primer pockets? I know it's good indicator if you can simply push primers in with your thumb, but can they still be loose even if that isn't possible and how can you tell? I bought some new winchester 6 rem brass for a good price at cabelas recently. I saw quite a few complaints in the reviews including loose primer pockets, so I'd like to check for any defective cases before loading them.
My second question is how can you tell if you have loose primer pockets? I know it's good indicator if you can simply push primers in with your thumb, but can they still be loose even if that isn't possible and how can you tell? I bought some new winchester 6 rem brass for a good price at cabelas recently. I saw quite a few complaints in the reviews including loose primer pockets, so I'd like to check for any defective cases before loading them.