eddiememphis
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Other reloaders, especially new ones, may want to add pictures of their crimps to see if they look correct.
.45 Colt.
Dies are Lee 4 piece.
Cases trimmed to 1.280". Loaded length 1.598"
First is a Missouri Bullet 255gr. Normal loads in the 850fps range.
I crimped until there was a smooth transition between the bullet and case.
Next is a Hornady 300gr XTP.
This one I am concerned may be over crimped, but I have never used the Lee crimp die before. Is the ring at the mouth normal for these dies?
The cannelure on this bullet is .050". The exposed cannelure is .014"
These will be Ruger Blackhawk rounds, seated over 19gr of H-110 so I want it tight, but is it too tight?
.45 Colt.
Dies are Lee 4 piece.
Cases trimmed to 1.280". Loaded length 1.598"
First is a Missouri Bullet 255gr. Normal loads in the 850fps range.
I crimped until there was a smooth transition between the bullet and case.
Next is a Hornady 300gr XTP.
This one I am concerned may be over crimped, but I have never used the Lee crimp die before. Is the ring at the mouth normal for these dies?
The cannelure on this bullet is .050". The exposed cannelure is .014"
These will be Ruger Blackhawk rounds, seated over 19gr of H-110 so I want it tight, but is it too tight?