Enough Crimp?

[NAMVET72]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

....my crimps run from .469-.471 for .45 acp. Your manual should give you parameters for other calibers. If it passes the plunk test, and if you can put the bullet against your bench and not move it by pushing with hand pressure, you're good. Check with calipers before and after the push test

Pig is right for once, however more simple look at a factory load for and example,

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

....my crimps run from .469-.471 for .45 acp. Your manual should give you parameters for other calibers. If it passes the plunk test, and if you can put the bullet against your bench and not move it by pushing with hand pressure, you're good. Check with calipers before and after the push test

I will do a measure..that is bery smart!

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

What said. you do not want the bullets to "set back" I blew the mag out of a 1911 because of a setback. It caused a case rupture. Thank God for carbon fiber grips. I gat a face full of brass.

DanG!!! Glad you didn't get hurt!!!

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

Pig is right for once, however more simple look at a factory load for and example,

I never even thought to compare..good idea....I will do some measuring!!!