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pbash · October 6, 1999, 02:37 PM

I reload for a 30-06 bolt action and an AR15. I've never crimped any of these rounds and see no reason why I should. If your reloading dies provide sufficient neck tension, and all the major brands I've tried seem to, there is no reason why a crimp would be desirable. To test this, load up a real or dummy round. Measure the over-all length then chamber it as you normally would. Now extract it and measure the OAL again. If its shorter, crimp your rounds. If not, don't sweat it.

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October 6, 1999, 02:37 PM	#4
pbash Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 1999 Posts: 189	I reload for a 30-06 bolt action and an AR15. I've never crimped any of these rounds and see no reason why I should. If your reloading dies provide sufficient neck tension, and all the major brands I've tried seem to, there is no reason why a crimp would be desirable. To test this, load up a real or dummy round. Measure the over-all length then chamber it as you normally would. Now extract it and measure the OAL again. If its shorter, crimp your rounds. If not, don't sweat it. [This message has been edited by pbash (edited October 06, 1999).]