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tlm225 · January 30, 2005, 04:13 PM

I can think of three possibilities:
- Make sure that the case mouth is flared enough to give the bullet base a clean start (not catching on the edge of the case mouth).
- Check the depth of the seating stem. If it's set too deep it may be trying to push the bullet deeper in the case while it's being crimped in place.
- Look closely at the crimp. If it looks a little flattened rather than a smooth curve into the crimp groove you may be over doing the crimp.

January 30, 2005, 04:13 PM	#2
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	I can think of three possibilities: - Make sure that the case mouth is flared enough to give the bullet base a clean start (not catching on the edge of the case mouth). - Check the depth of the seating stem. If it's set too deep it may be trying to push the bullet deeper in the case while it's being crimped in place. - Look closely at the crimp. If it looks a little flattened rather than a smooth curve into the crimp groove you may be over doing the crimp.