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mnoirot64 · January 2, 2014, 11:03 PM

I apply a heavy crimp to all of my 44 magnum hand loads. Once the taper crimp is set up, I do not have to readjust it unless I change to a different bullet design. The velocity is better with the heavy crimp and the accuracy is not affected. And as everyone else has said, why take a chance on jamming your revolver?

January 2, 2014, 11:03 PM	#27
mnoirot64 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2013 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 365	I apply a heavy crimp to all of my 44 magnum hand loads. Once the taper crimp is set up, I do not have to readjust it unless I change to a different bullet design. The velocity is better with the heavy crimp and the accuracy is not affected. And as everyone else has said, why take a chance on jamming your revolver?