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Old May 1, 2005, 12:40 PM   #11
Smokey Joe
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Win 231

is the "standard" used in my bullseye pistol league for target (therefore light) loads and lead wadcutter bullets, usually abt. 148 grain bullets. The suggested crimp is "just a little more than removing the bell-mouth from the case," i.e. almost no crimp at all.

Using minimal bell-mouthing and minimal crimping helps the cases last close to forever; the more you work the brass, the brittler it gets, faster.

Light loads of 231, low pressure, small flash, zero unburnt powder that I've observed. Xlnt accuracy. What's not to like?
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