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Pampers · August 16, 2001, 06:33 PM

I've been shootin' NRA Hi Power since 1978, first with a Garand, and then with an M14. I NEVER CRIMP! When I first reloaded bottleneck cartidges, I tried. But, I encountered the same problems that you describe. All of which were the result of overcrimping. So now, I NEVER CRIMP!

If, after resizing, you can easily push the bullet deeper into the case, either get a smaller expander plug (Have a machinist turn it down if necessary) or get Redding die with replacable neck bushings.

Yr. Obt. Svnt.

August 16, 2001, 06:33 PM	#6
Pampers Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: In the Lost State of Franklin Posts: 482	YOU DO NOT CRIMP RIFLE AMMO! I've been shootin' NRA Hi Power since 1978, first with a Garand, and then with an M14. I NEVER CRIMP! When I first reloaded bottleneck cartidges, I tried. But, I encountered the same problems that you describe. All of which were the result of overcrimping. So now, I NEVER CRIMP! If, after resizing, you can easily push the bullet deeper into the case, either get a smaller expander plug (Have a machinist turn it down if necessary) or get Redding die with replacable neck bushings. Yr. Obt. Svnt. __________________ Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle