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TXGunNut · February 23, 2013, 09:54 AM

+1 on the plunk test but I've been using a taper crimp die since before the FCD came out, haven't seen the need to try it. With all the different cast bullet profiles any published OAL data is almost useless.
I'm guessing the only way to figure out why it didn't work is to try at least a few. May be able to figure it out by measuring them after casting, may have to shoot them.
I've begun a "casting notes" section in my loading record book, right after my "shooting notes" section for each cartridge. All I have to remember to do is write down my observations after shooting or casting.

It's aggravating to not remember if a certain load or component worked but sometimes trying it again works better.

February 23, 2013, 09:54 AM	#8
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	+1 on the plunk test but I've been using a taper crimp die since before the FCD came out, haven't seen the need to try it. With all the different cast bullet profiles any published OAL data is almost useless. I'm guessing the only way to figure out why it didn't work is to try at least a few. May be able to figure it out by measuring them after casting, may have to shoot them. I've begun a "casting notes" section in my loading record book, right after my "shooting notes" section for each cartridge. All I have to remember to do is write down my observations after shooting or casting. It's aggravating to not remember if a certain load or component worked but sometimes trying it again works better. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.