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skizzums · January 20, 2015, 10:17 AM

I see no reason to not give a pretty heavy crimp on 10yd and under range loads. your not going to notice sub-par accuracy from mild deformation at most pistol distances. if it's jacketed, it should need very minimal flare and a pretty good crimp. lead rounds sometimes need a bigger flare, and not as much crimp since it kinda sinks into th lead. but either way, you should be able to put the bullet face down on a hard surface and push down with all your might(unless your like skinny-arms Rob Lowe, you may need a friend) and not be able to budge the bullet.

January 20, 2015, 10:17 AM	#8
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	I see no reason to not give a pretty heavy crimp on 10yd and under range loads. your not going to notice sub-par accuracy from mild deformation at most pistol distances. if it's jacketed, it should need very minimal flare and a pretty good crimp. lead rounds sometimes need a bigger flare, and not as much crimp since it kinda sinks into th lead. but either way, you should be able to put the bullet face down on a hard surface and push down with all your might(unless your like skinny-arms Rob Lowe, you may need a friend) and not be able to budge the bullet.