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Powderman · April 16, 2012, 04:40 AM

The best way to tell for sure is to measure at the case mouth with calipers. The crimp specification for the cartridge calls for a case mouth diameter of .465 to .470. I crimp to .470, with a taper crimp die. No problems yet!

April 16, 2012, 04:40 AM	#5
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,030	The best way to tell for sure is to measure at the case mouth with calipers. The crimp specification for the cartridge calls for a case mouth diameter of .465 to .470. I crimp to .470, with a taper crimp die. No problems yet! __________________ Hiding in plain sight...