What are these creases in the case?

[joneb]

you follow the directions in the box with it

I am not going to buy a LFCD to fix a problem I do not have just so I can read the destructions

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

i never suggested you buy it

 

[chhodge69]

I have made exactly the same bulges in my 357 brass when over-crimping jacketed rounds. Back off your crimp die and it will stop.

 

[joneb]

i never suggested you buy it

Sorry.

 

[jcwit]

jc, do you really think the LFC die could iron those out ?

I reload to save money, as a added benefit I can reload ammunition that is more accurate and more reliable than most factory ammunition. It is discouraging that a reloader can bypass proper protocol and just use a magic die to jimmy-rig a round into chambering

Doesn't matter at all what I personally think about the FCD.

Frankly, I've tried using the FCD for a period of time and thanks to another member here I was able to return to an accurate load using lead bullets and not using the FCD. I will not name the member but I'm more than positive any one that has frequented this site for more than a week has read his posts.

Personally I see no reason for the FCD in case any one is wondering, with that said I also like most of the Lee Products, no Lee bashing here.

This is in regard to the FCD for handgun rounds only, as the OP was showing a .375 round.

he wasn't saying that it will fix those creased cases, but that it will prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Not quite true, you missed the sarcasm entirely.

 

[exbrit49]

Time to go back to basics!. If the cases are long, trim them, it doesnt take much time and the time spent will pay off in consistent pressures, velocity and accuracy.
With all cases trimmed to length, and a good adjustment on the crimp operation, you should never have a problem and accuracy will surely improve.
I pick up a lot of used brass at the range and the first two thngs that happen to every case is a good tumbling and then resized and trimmed to my standard for each caliber.
Good reloading is what produces accuracy and reliability.
I Hope none of those buckled cases were loaded anywhere near maximum as the pressures could sure go over the top and create a potential hazard to you or any one near you on the range!
If you are going to reload, take the time to do it properly, its worth a little extra time.
Roger

 

[joneb]

I have old revolver brass that has not been trimmed it only varies in length + or - .002". Most of the newer revolver brass seems to have no need to be of any similar length

I do not trim pistol brass, it is close enough. Manufactures must keep this brass with in tolerance, as it head spaces off the case mouth. But I do check it

 

[16in50calNavalRifle]

Well these are the only cases in either .357 or 38spl where this or anything else has happened, so I'm not too worried. I've segregated the few CBC cases, and I'll just set those crimp adjustments separately. Once I've warmed up with my 30 carbine brass perhaps I'll feel like trimming my revolver brass too - but so far there's been no reason to do so. Quality and accuracy of all my reloads so far have been fine.

 

[edfardos]

I just bought some new winchester 44mag reloading brass which was waaaaay to soft. I couldn't apply any crimp without seeing some buckle. I guess it'll get harder after a few (uncrimped) firings.

edfardos

 

[altitude_19]

I just bought some new winchester 44mag reloading brass which was waaaaay to soft. I couldn't apply any crimp without seeing some buckle. I guess it'll get harder after a few (uncrimped) firings.

Shoulda just bought cheap ammo, fired, and reloaded. That way you know it could at least handle the stress by looking at the factory crimp (Lee pun not intended).