15e swc .015 too short in a 38spl cases a problem?

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im loadiing 3.9g of universal under a cast lee scw 158g bullet and while setting up my dies accidently loaded 4 between 1.460 and 1.470 and the reccomended min OAL is 1.475. i just used the last lube grove as a crimp cannalure but apparently i had to back out to the second to last lube groove to get the length right, will this be a problem, min load is 3.5 and max is 4.5 so im a little less halfway between them:confused:
 
Is that one of those Lee multi-groove tumblelube bullets? I don't know their recommendations about crimping, but OAL in a revolver is not a big thing as long as the bullet does not stick out the front of the cylinder.

I use conventional bullets with a proper crimp groove, crimp in the groove and go. I don't even know what the OAL is.
 
min OAL is not as critical in a long case of a revolver cartridge, as it is with short low volume cases of auto cartridges.

Since your not near the max listed, I think you'll fine.
But I'd be more inclined working up and seating to the crimp groove, having the lube grooves fully within the case mouth.
 
Run 'em. While I don't advocate sloppy loading practices, you're not loading match rifle ammo or hunting stuff here. For plinking, you'll be just fine. Just watch for lube build-up in the seater die. A q-tip and alcohol should keep it cleaned out nicely.
 
I have the same TL158gr SWC Lee mould, I seat them to the end of the bearing surface, flush with the case mouth. That is with target loads in 357mag, though.
 
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