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Pampers · June 18, 2002, 10:37 AM

I hate to tell you guys, but the recommended OAL for 185 gr SWCs is 1.135". Seat 'em out to recommended hardball length, and the gun will not go into battery because the shoulder on the bullet is jammed into the rifling.

And here's another thing. CRIMP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PREVENTING BULLET SETBACK IN .45 ACP. The bullet is held in place by the RESIZED case. The case is more elastic than the bullet, therefore putting a hard crimp on the case will deform the bullet while the case will spring back, leaving LESS grip on the bullet.

June 18, 2002, 10:37 AM	#6
Pampers Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: In the Lost State of Franklin Posts: 482	OAL I hate to tell you guys, but the recommended OAL for 185 gr SWCs is 1.135". Seat 'em out to recommended hardball length, and the gun will not go into battery because the shoulder on the bullet is jammed into the rifling. And here's another thing. CRIMP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PREVENTING BULLET SETBACK IN .45 ACP. The bullet is held in place by the RESIZED case. The case is more elastic than the bullet, therefore putting a hard crimp on the case will deform the bullet while the case will spring back, leaving LESS grip on the bullet. __________________ Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle