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Hammerhead · January 27, 2013, 02:46 PM

Being able to rest a bullet on top of the case is a convenience, but not necessarily the best way to make ammo.

As a slow and steady, quality first guy, my main concern in handgun ammo is getting good bullet tension, it helps ignition with slow powders and prevents bullet 'pull' in revolvers, and it helps prevent bullet set back in autos.
As long as you're not shaving lead and there are no eccentric (off center) bulges, you should be GTG.

January 27, 2013, 02:46 PM	#12
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Being able to rest a bullet on top of the case is a convenience, but not necessarily the best way to make ammo. As a slow and steady, quality first guy, my main concern in handgun ammo is getting good bullet tension, it helps ignition with slow powders and prevents bullet 'pull' in revolvers, and it helps prevent bullet set back in autos. As long as you're not shaving lead and there are no eccentric (off center) bulges, you should be GTG. Last edited by Hammerhead; January 27, 2013 at 02:51 PM.