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 Posted: Sat May 14th, 2005 05:09 PM
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I load for a 10mm. Some of my cases have been coming out with a buldge at the base of the case after firing. Is that due to excessive crimp?

I use Lee carbide dies. Set of three. Should I use a factory crimp instead of the bullet seating/crimp die?

Thanks for your time fellas,

Raymond:confused:


 Posted: Sat May 14th, 2005 08:41 PM
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It sound like the barrel has been over throated and the case isn't fully supported at the rim when it is fired. This is common in some auto pistols. :thumbs:



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 Posted: Sun May 15th, 2005 12:55 AM
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Raymond;

Are you shooting a Glock?

The Glock and some other makes have a good size gap in the chamber and let the case expand into the space.

I found out about this when some .40 once fired cases I bought for a project looked like they were pregnant, about 30% of the 500 cases.

I asked on some selfloading pistol sites  and was told this was "Glock Itis".

Most said they did not reload those cases.

Some I measured showed more than .030" expansion, good thing I was just cutting rings off the mouth of the case.

Don:rolleyes:

 

Last edited on Sun May 15th, 2005 12:56 AM by drinks


 Posted: Sun May 29th, 2005 05:30 AM
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Let me guess, G20, right?

Glocks are downright famous for the smileys and the 6o clock bulge.

Get a good aftermarket barrel.

They sell really good hunting barrels at KKM's site, also federal arms have good barrels on the cheap.

Last edited on Sun May 29th, 2005 05:31 AM by caz223



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