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I don't understand why this is the standard answer. Just because I am new to reloading, does not mean I am ignorant. I own two books that I have read from cover to cover multiple times. I am the type that likes to research before I even start in something new. I knew all about the reloading process before I bought a press. In those books I have never even read that a bullet should not be crimped unless seated to the cannelure. Never even crossed my mind. So I would appreciate help here. I think it honestly might be a die failure at this point from some of the things I am seeing you guys say. If a ring like that is not normal, I think I have an issue with my dies at the least.

And sheep, I am going to do some testing tonight, I'll let you know whatever I discover. The hard part about testing this issue is it is not -every- round that acts like this. It seems very random..