Lee Q. Loader
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Yes, actually it's quite accurate.Is it an accurate load?
Use just enough crimp so that the bullets in the cylinder do not pull out under recoil. Anything more is not needed and just works the brass more.
I should be more clear, the Lee die I use is not a Lee FCD it is a collet crimp only crimp die. This is the same design Lee uses for it's rifle crimp.For my heavy 357 mag and 44 mag loads with bullets on the heavy side I seat and roll crimp into the cannelure where there is about 1/4 of the cannelure showing, I then use a lee collet crimp die to keep the bullet from moving from recoil in my revolvers. This is the only way I have found to keep the COL of the unfired rounds from lengthening in the cylinder.
I have heard that pine tar has been used as a moisture seal and that it increases case tension on the bullet, I have not tried that yet.
That's what the OPs crimp looked like, couldn't be sure though. Would still like to see a pic of his crimp.I should be more clear, the Lee die I use is not a Lee FCD it is a collet crimp only crimp die. This is the same design Lee uses for it's rifle crimp.
This is a common problem for me. I seat and crimp in 2 steps. When I seat the bullet and inspect, it looks almost like it's too deep. Then after crimping it looks like my pic above.you need to get the cannelure deeper in the case
I have some on my reloading bench, my eyes need them now more than ever.it is easier to see the crimp using a 10x, or finer, loupe.
I use one of these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/4-Lens-H...0000003066&wl14=headband magnifier 5x&veh=sem every time I reload. the 14x loupe is for checking crimp, checking the forcing cone and muzzle end of the barrel for leading/copper, etc.I have some on my reloading bench, my eyes need them now more than ever.