Another OAL question

[flip180]

I'm changing from Unique to Titegroup for some .357 loads for some 158 gr LSWC's. The lee manual list the min-over all length for Unique to be 1.580 starting at 6.0 gr. My bullet seating die is set at 1.585. The manual list the OAL for Titegroup at 1.610 with a starting charge of 4.5 gr of powder. I loaded a dummy round at 1.610 and the edge of the case doesn't seat fully into the crimping groove as it does at 1.585. My question is can I stay at 1.585 with this load?

Thanks, Flip.

 

[MCMXI]

Flip,
Absolutely .... seating the bullet 0.025 inches further into the case isn't going to raise the pressure significantly but it sure will allow you to put a proper crimp on the bullet. You're starting off at the low end too so I think you're more than safe.

 

[flip180]

This is really only going to be a pet load. Something to go to the range and punch paper with. I'll start out with the lowest charge and go from there. If I get a good accurate load that doesn't lead up the barrel, I'll stop there. I'm going to be using jacketed bullets for the fun stuff.

Thanks, Flip.