crimping brass

spec.4

October 06, 2001 19:56

Would like to know if you are reloading for a bolt action rifle like the Mauser 96 or a Savage 110. Do you crimp the bullet in the brass or not? I know you must do it on autos, pumps, and lever action. And you do not need to do it with single action. But a bolt action with a mag feed system?ThanksSpec.4

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  will270win

  October 06, 2001 20:51

  I don't crimp 'em.

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  32wsl

  October 07, 2001 07:21

  Will270 is right for your specific question. An exception, which doesn't apply in your case, is if you are shooting heavy (250grain+)bullets, or at maximum "recoil". The uncrimpted bullets in the magazine could unseat and cause several problems (flattened points, failer to feed mostly).

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  jonk

  October 07, 2001 12:17

  I don't crimp for this caliber, though I do crimp for some other bolt actions. It isn't necessary, though may make accuracy improve slightly with some loads. Just be sure the bullet is in tight.

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  spec.4

  October 07, 2001 14:55

  Thanks all.Spec.4

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