Factory Crimp or Cannelure ?

k in AR · April 9, 2000, 09:07 AM

Need help, I've been reloading for 30 years with std RCBS dies (lots of calibers too) with no problem, until I got my 357Sig dies!

Problem: bullets tend to move under recoil no matter how I crimp or size the neck.

Two possible solutions have come up:
1) pay for a custom "Lee Factory Crimp" die (if it is possible to make one for such a short cartridge)
2) roll a cannelure in the bullets (don't have a clue how to do this or what the equipment cost)

Anyone have any other ideas or a source for an inexpensive cannelure swager.
How about a 124gr JHP 9MM bullet that already has a cannelure in the right place so that the OAL wont exceed 1.140 ??

THank's k

Old Stogie · April 9, 2000, 09:23 AM

See the post further down the page titled ".357 Sig Cannulure Bullets"...he seems to have a solution.

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"Go armed to the teeth and comport yourself most politely".
Regards,
Old Stogie

April 9, 2000, 09:07 AM	#1
k in AR Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 436	Need help, I've been reloading for 30 years with std RCBS dies (lots of calibers too) with no problem, until I got my 357Sig dies! Problem: bullets tend to move under recoil no matter how I crimp or size the neck. Two possible solutions have come up: 1) pay for a custom "Lee Factory Crimp" die (if it is possible to make one for such a short cartridge) 2) roll a cannelure in the bullets (don't have a clue how to do this or what the equipment cost) Anyone have any other ideas or a source for an inexpensive cannelure swager. How about a 124gr JHP 9MM bullet that already has a cannelure in the right place so that the OAL wont exceed 1.140 ?? THank's k

April 9, 2000, 09:23 AM	#2
Old Stogie Junior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Posts: 5	See the post further down the page titled ".357 Sig Cannulure Bullets"...he seems to have a solution. ------------------ "Go armed to the teeth and comport yourself most politely". Regards, Old Stogie