cardinalorange
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I'm running into an issue when seating 45 acp. I'm using a hornady die that seats and taper crimps. After sizing the case it passes case check, but once I seat the bullet it fails every single time (and it's not even close). I'm using 230 gr 45 FMJs from RMR. I've tried no crimp, I've tried a heavier crimp (to the point I crushed the case) and every one fails, loading to 1.21 COL and both the base and neck show .46.
Is there a secret here I'm missing? I don't actually have a 45 at hand so I can't barrel test them, but is it possible I have a bad case check gauge? Or is there something I should know but don't about loading 45? Or is this a case of "don't use the hornady die to seat and crimp, buy a LFCD"
Is there a secret here I'm missing? I don't actually have a 45 at hand so I can't barrel test them, but is it possible I have a bad case check gauge? Or is there something I should know but don't about loading 45? Or is this a case of "don't use the hornady die to seat and crimp, buy a LFCD"
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