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Jim Watson · November 9, 2007, 04:37 PM

Yes, an unflared case mouth will still scrape up lead as it comes above the bevel base. That bevel is just to get the bullet started in the case easily and does not substitute for a bell.

November 9, 2007, 04:37 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,528	Yes, an unflared case mouth will still scrape up lead as it comes above the bevel base. That bevel is just to get the bullet started in the case easily and does not substitute for a bell.