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VonFatman · February 12, 2005, 06:38 PM

38 Special:
I'm loading some 148gr SWC's and want to know how much crimp to use?

Another question...the bullets don't like to seat all the way into the cylinder unless I scrape the black crud/lube? off the end of the bullets...is it normal to have to scrape the crud?

I've seen SWC's before, and they set right to the edge of the case...in this instance, they extend out a bit in keeping with Lyman's manual's OAL...is this OK?

Thanks!!

Bob

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February 12, 2005, 06:38 PM	#1
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	How much crimp on lead bullets? 38 Special: I'm loading some 148gr SWC's and want to know how much crimp to use? Another question...the bullets don't like to seat all the way into the cylinder unless I scrape the black crud/lube? off the end of the bullets...is it normal to have to scrape the crud? I've seen SWC's before, and they set right to the edge of the case...in this instance, they extend out a bit in keeping with Lyman's manual's OAL...is this OK? Thanks!! Bob A photo: __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"