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Tim R · January 23, 2005, 05:50 PM

The case tension on the bullet should be enough to hold your FMJ's. Take a few and try to push the bullet deeper on a table. If they go deeper, something is wrong. The tamper crimp should be used enough to take the bell out of the case. A good way to check to see if you have enough removed is to take the barrel out of the pistol and drop a few in. They should go right in and then dump right out. I would also load a mag full to see they they fit the mag.

Keep good records so you don't end up repeating your self. Plus after awhile it's also a good way to read back and figure things out for any trouble shooting.

January 23, 2005, 05:50 PM	#4
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	The case tension on the bullet should be enough to hold your FMJ's. Take a few and try to push the bullet deeper on a table. If they go deeper, something is wrong. The tamper crimp should be used enough to take the bell out of the case. A good way to check to see if you have enough removed is to take the barrel out of the pistol and drop a few in. They should go right in and then dump right out. I would also load a mag full to see they they fit the mag. Keep good records so you don't end up repeating your self. Plus after awhile it's also a good way to read back and figure things out for any trouble shooting. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.