bullet cannelure and crimping

anand · December 3, 2002, 11:42 PM

Hi,
I am new to reloading and have a question. This is specifically with regard to pulled 7.62x25 bullets(85 gr) being used in .30 luger cartridges.

Since the cannelure on these bullets is further down from the tip on this bullet, than a standard .30 Luger bullet:

Can I still crimp the .30 luger case on the bullet even if there is no cannelure or on the area that does not have the cannelure? (this might be a real stupid question)

Thanks
Anand

kurt IA. · December 4, 2002, 08:00 AM

No, when you crimp without a cannelure it will buldge the neck, and cause a feeding problum, this is for a roll crimp, you mite be able to use a taper crimp. As long as you have good neck tinsion a crimp is not needed, all i do is size and seat, even full power 44mags, to 338mags.

December 3, 2002, 11:42 PM	#1
anand Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Posts: 276	bullet cannelure and crimping Hi, I am new to reloading and have a question. This is specifically with regard to pulled 7.62x25 bullets(85 gr) being used in .30 luger cartridges. Since the cannelure on these bullets is further down from the tip on this bullet, than a standard .30 Luger bullet: Can I still crimp the .30 luger case on the bullet even if there is no cannelure or on the area that does not have the cannelure? (this might be a real stupid question) Thanks Anand

December 4, 2002, 08:00 AM	#2
kurt IA. Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 141	No, when you crimp without a cannelure it will buldge the neck, and cause a feeding problum, this is for a roll crimp, you mite be able to use a taper crimp. As long as you have good neck tinsion a crimp is not needed, all i do is size and seat, even full power 44mags, to 338mags.