Crimp Necessary?

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11-30-2010 | 12:01 PM

Wayspr

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Crimp Necessary?

I have been loading for about 2 years with bolt guns and Ruger 1s. I have never crimped the case on any of these. I have a Browning BAR that I am beginning load development on. Is it necessary to crimp the case?

11-30-2010 | 12:40 PM

TUK101

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I crimp for leverguns and revolvers.

11-30-2010 | 01:58 PM

Wayspr

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That's what I thought. Thanks for the info.

11-30-2010 | 08:59 PM

bigbulls

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I crimp for my 444 Marlin and .338RUM and that's it.

12-02-2010 | 06:42 AM

Bernie P.

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IMO it depends on the die/type of crimp.I crimp all loads using the Lee factory crimp die'.Cant beat it with a stick.

12-02-2010 | 06:51 AM

the jigger

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Crimp?

If ones dies are adjusted correctly crimp is unnecessary except on the heaviest recoiling cartridges.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!

12-02-2010 | 07:20 AM

BlackLab

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie P.

IMO it depends on the die/type of crimp.I crimp all loads using the Lee factory crimp die'.Cant beat it with a stick.

I crimp my ar 223 it tightens my groups enough to make it worth the extra step

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