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 Posted: Mon Feb 9th, 2009 08:52 PM
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I am reloading 357mag with 9.6 grns Unique,125sjhp Rem bullet,should I use a light or heavy crimp?.



 Posted: Mon Feb 9th, 2009 10:57 PM
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I use a heavy roll crimp on all of my magnums. I feel that this method gives the powder the best chance to come it potential energy and expansion.

Also for my 357 MAX, I use a heavy crimp.

 

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 Posted: Tue Feb 10th, 2009 07:01 AM
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jerry has the same thoughts on this as i do.... when crimping i do try to push the lever each time with the same amoumt of force too......



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