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Brian King · October 5, 1999, 10:10 PM

I searched through the past 30 days worth of topics and didn't find any to answer my question so forgive me if this has been a recent discussion.

I have a new .30-06 rifle which I am going to reload for. My best friend and I recently loaded 25 rounds for starters and he recommended not crimping them. He does not crimp any of his handloads and I have read where others follow that policy as well. I guess I was always under the assumption that crimping was necessary to keep the bullet in place. Now I've learned that uncrimped rounds provide better accuracy.

I am curious as to what some of you folks do and whether the accuracy claim is true or is crimping merely a matter of personal preference. Is there any danger of the bullet coming loose or being shoved into the casing?

Thanks,
Brian

October 5, 1999, 10:10 PM	#1
Brian King Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 18	I searched through the past 30 days worth of topics and didn't find any to answer my question so forgive me if this has been a recent discussion. I have a new .30-06 rifle which I am going to reload for. My best friend and I recently loaded 25 rounds for starters and he recommended not crimping them. He does not crimp any of his handloads and I have read where others follow that policy as well. I guess I was always under the assumption that crimping was necessary to keep the bullet in place. Now I've learned that uncrimped rounds provide better accuracy. I am curious as to what some of you folks do and whether the accuracy claim is true or is crimping merely a matter of personal preference. Is there any danger of the bullet coming loose or being shoved into the casing? Thanks, Brian