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Collander · 04-04-2007, 06:23 PM

My feeble search skill didn't help so I turn to you fabulous peoples.

I just started re-loading, and am using the factory crimp die from Lee. My question is, Is it possible to have too much crimp? If there is such a thing, what is the issue/what would happen? I know if you don't crimp enough, the ammo won't feed (correct me if I'm wrong here). My OAL is 1.56 to 1.6 depending on my fiddling. I have yet to fire any of the small batch of ammo I have made, until I learn more about this whole reloading thing. Last thing I need is to blow off a finger.

Thanks in advance,
xoxo
c

Chewie146 · 04-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Get the speer reloading manual. It's great. No questions after that, other than for pet loads.

ichy_trigger · 04-04-2007, 07:13 PM

If you notice non round holes in your target, its a preyy good sign your overcrimping and the bullets are tumbling. Crim just enough to hold the bullet securely, just where it imprints the bullet jacket.

nickb · 04-05-2007, 09:06 AM

Does it not vary greatly depending upon the type of round you are loading?

ichy_trigger · 04-05-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickb

Does it not vary greatly depending upon the type of round you are loading?

Well, on my .44 mag loads I put a hefty crimp on my bullets, on my others, I crimp as I stated.

**agalindo** · 04-05-2007, 01:20 PM

With an auto pistol and rimless cartrige you don't want to crimp too much because the it head spaces on the case mouth. You want just enought to hold the bullet in.

para_org · 04-05-2007, 10:31 PM

Buy a LEE brand "Factory Crimp DIe" in the caliber or your choice. <- You will always get the correct crimp.

saltysquid · 04-05-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by para_org

Buy a LEE brand "Factory Crimp DIe" in the caliber or your choice. <- You will always get the correct crimp.

He said that's what he is using.

Just follow the instructions for installing the die until you get to the part where you turn the crimp down 1/2 to 1 turn after setting it where it touches the brass. I have read where a number of people say the 1/2 turn works great. If there's a problem then try it at 1 turn.

para_org · 04-05-2007, 11:23 PM

You are very correct.

As for how much, if it will chamber, then it is correct. OR you can get a wilson/midway max cartridge gage to check the round for fit.

Personally I go a full turn on the .45 rounds when crimping lead.

spyderman2k4 · 04-06-2007, 12:36 AM

when I started reloading, I used way too much crimp, and every single round would not feed correctly. You don't want to do much more than simply removing the flare. Make the mouth flat with the rest of the casing and you'll be set.

04-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#1
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	Too much crimp? My feeble search skill didn't help so I turn to you fabulous peoples. I just started re-loading, and am using the factory crimp die from Lee. My question is, Is it possible to have too much crimp? If there is such a thing, what is the issue/what would happen? I know if you don't crimp enough, the ammo won't feed (correct me if I'm wrong here). My OAL is 1.56 to 1.6 depending on my fiddling. I have yet to fire any of the small batch of ammo I have made, until I learn more about this whole reloading thing. Last thing I need is to blow off a finger. Thanks in advance, xoxo c

04-04-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	Get the speer reloading manual. It's great. No questions after that, other than for pet loads. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

04-04-2007, 07:13 PM	#3
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	If you notice non round holes in your target, its a preyy good sign your overcrimping and the bullets are tumbling. Crim just enough to hold the bullet securely, just where it imprints the bullet jacket. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

04-05-2007, 09:06 AM	#4
nickb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,343	Crimp.... Does it not vary greatly depending upon the type of round you are loading? __________________ No PM sent..... But the average human can travel 21 feet in just about one second.

04-06-2007, 12:36 AM	#10
spyderman2k4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 713	when I started reloading, I used way too much crimp, and every single round would not feed correctly. You don't want to do much more than simply removing the flare. Make the mouth flat with the rest of the casing and you'll be set. __________________ Mossberg 835 Remington 700 30-06 Springfield XD45 Service Winchester 1300 Practical Defender M44 Nagant Saiga in 7.62x39 Next up: XD9 Sub-Compact

04-05-2007, 10:31 PM	#7
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	Buy a LEE brand "Factory Crimp DIe" in the caliber or your choice. <- You will always get the correct crimp.

04-05-2007, 11:23 PM	#9
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	You are very correct. As for how much, if it will chamber, then it is correct. OR you can get a wilson/midway max cartridge gage to check the round for fit. Personally I go a full turn on the .45 rounds when crimping lead.

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