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steveno · April 10, 2005, 05:21 PM

if you are going to reload for a lever action you should use a roll crimp. if you are going to use it in a single shot rifle like a Sharps or Ruger #1S a crimp isn't required however I think it helps with a more complete burn of the powder.

April 10, 2005, 05:21 PM	#2
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	if you are going to reload for a lever action you should use a roll crimp. if you are going to use it in a single shot rifle like a Sharps or Ruger #1S a crimp isn't required however I think it helps with a more complete burn of the powder.