Bullet turns after crimping
Quote from Reloader on February 16, 2015, 6:03 pmI just loaded 44 mag 150 gr JHP Nosler, about 8 of them you can turn the bullet inside the brass after crimping, I adjusted the crimp die down about 1/4 turn and it helped one. I don't want to crimp too much. Any thoughts?
Thank you.
I just loaded 44 mag 150 gr JHP Nosler, about 8 of them you can turn the bullet inside the brass after crimping, I adjusted the crimp die down about 1/4 turn and it helped one. I don't want to crimp too much. Any thoughts?
Thank you.
Quote from Reloader on February 17, 2015, 4:19 pmAre the bullets held snugly in the case after seating, but before crimping? Case neck tension should hold the bullet in place. Excessive crimping will slightly bulde the case away from the bullet, which allows you to spin the bullet in the case. Back off on your crimp die, then verify bullets are tight before crimping. Then adjust the crimp die to curl the case into the crimp groove of the projectile.
Are the bullets held snugly in the case after seating, but before crimping? Case neck tension should hold the bullet in place. Excessive crimping will slightly bulde the case away from the bullet, which allows you to spin the bullet in the case. Back off on your crimp die, then verify bullets are tight before crimping. Then adjust the crimp die to curl the case into the crimp groove of the projectile.
Quote from Reloader on February 18, 2015, 4:49 amIf you could turn the bullet, it's not enough crimp, adjust 1/4 turn at a time until it's gone.
If you could turn the bullet, it's not enough crimp, adjust 1/4 turn at a time until it's gone.
Quote from Reloader on February 19, 2015, 3:45 amAre you sure you're using the correct bullet? 150 gr bullet is too light for a 44 mag, it's not even listed in loading manuals. What's the bullet diameter? If it's too small, thats why you can spin it.
Are you sure you're using the correct bullet? 150 gr bullet is too light for a 44 mag, it's not even listed in loading manuals. What's the bullet diameter? If it's too small, thats why you can spin it.