Hi Guys...Versifier's answer to Doug Bowser's question on seating dies mentioned the use of a factory crimp die for "hard kickers". The bullet types that I use have no cannelure, is it reasonable to use a crimp for non-cannelured bullets.
Crimping a non-cannelured bullet?
Hi Guys...Versifier's answer to Doug Bowser's question on seating dies mentioned the use of a factory crimp die for "hard kickers". The bullet types that I use have no cannelure, is it reasonable to use a crimp for non-cannelured bullets.
Yes, that's one of the nicer features of FC dies. They need no cannelure for a good firm crimp.
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Agree with Versifier. I have lee factory crimp dies for every thing I load. Don't need a cannelure, but they are good guides for seating depth.
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