Too much crimp?

[walnut1704]

The problem with fixed instructions like that is bullets are all different. There's a huge difference between a cast LSWC with deep crimp groove, a jacketed bullet with a cannelure, and a plated bullet with neither. The crimp looks too heavy to me. I'd back off until you get excessive bullet pull and then go tighter.

 

[Tilos]

I use one of these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/4-Lens-Head-Band-Magnifier-Optivisor-Eye-Loupe-Watch-Repair-Welding-Head-Visor/305442672?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222261654628&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=75179193265771&wl4=pla-4578778757101998&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=& wl10=Walmart&wl12=305442672_10000003066&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.

murf

yep, the best hands free way to look really close at stuff.
I became addicted to such visors at work and it has carried over to my hobbies.
I have found some of the cheaper versions can cause eye strain if used continuously and found the lens center spacing and optical clarity to be the cause.
Also, the stronger the power the closer(shorter focal distance) you have to be to focus on an object, but this can be varied by the strength of the glasses you are wearing behind the visor.
Something to consider when you buy one, you might want to try them out, rather than ordering them online.
Many office supply stores/hobby stores/craft stores stock them.

just some more useless info...

Edit: yes, too much crimp, the case mouth has gone past the crimp forming area of the die and entered into bullet diameter portion of the crimp die forming a shoulder/step in the case.