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warningshot · October 26, 2012, 10:44 PM

A properly crimped bullet should go thru the loading cycle just fine if the gun is working properly...right? If the crimp is no bueno then the bullet could set back or move forward, right? If it's an improper crimp then it's anyone's guess which way the bullet will move.

So....is there anyone here whom can properly apply a uniform crimp on an FMJ or on a standard cast bullet in the same manner & result as with a plated bullet? I can't.

Warning: Bragging about to occur. Under match conditions, me and my 9mm & 38 Special & 45acp reloads have been holding the 9 ring on a B-27 target at 50 yards in 4 positions since 1986. I will pay close attention to those posters whose work results can consistently claim same, close or better..

October 26, 2012, 10:44 PM	#22
warningshot Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2009 Posts: 995	We are talking about improper crimp aren't we? A properly crimped bullet should go thru the loading cycle just fine if the gun is working properly...right? If the crimp is no bueno then the bullet could set back or move forward, right? If it's an improper crimp then it's anyone's guess which way the bullet will move. So....is there anyone here whom can properly apply a uniform crimp on an FMJ or on a standard cast bullet in the same manner & result as with a plated bullet? I can't. Warning: Bragging about to occur. Under match conditions, me and my 9mm & 38 Special & 45acp reloads have been holding the 9 ring on a B-27 target at 50 yards in 4 positions since 1986. I will pay close attention to those posters whose work results can consistently claim same, close or better..