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UtopiaTexasG19 · September 19, 2011, 07:02 PM

On rifle bullets up until now I have only re-loaded the 30-30 Winchester which are crimped since they go into a tubular magazine. I plan on working up some .223 for a AR15 and wonder if the .223 needs to be crimped also. The commercial rounds I have now show no sign of crimping. Thanks...

September 19, 2011, 07:02 PM	#1
UtopiaTexasG19 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 743	Do I Crimp The .223? On rifle bullets up until now I have only re-loaded the 30-30 Winchester which are crimped since they go into a tubular magazine. I plan on working up some .223 for a AR15 and wonder if the .223 needs to be crimped also. The commercial rounds I have now show no sign of crimping. Thanks...