How much crimp do you use?
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:37 pmI've seen alot of people suggest crimping to .475 or there abouts. However, for shits and giggles I measured factory "Black" ammo and it measured at .478 - .479. What do you guys crimp to?
gunner1 wrote:I've seen alot of people suggest crimping to .475 or there abouts. However, for shits and giggles I measured factory "Black" ammo and it measured at .478 - .479. What do you guys crimp to?
Everyone has their own mantra but I crimp smooth sided bullets like the 250gr FTX down to .476
For bullets with either a cannelure or driving band grooves, I crimp down into them to .474-.475 It doesn't take much to cling to them. It does make a heck of a difference if you can catch one however.
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