Rifle reloading

#1 · February 22, 2012, 8:01 am

Okay I have only been reloading for 2 years and I have a Question about 308 bullets. I recently bought some hornady sst 180 grn. They have a ring around the bullet. I assume that this is for crimping. However if I seat the bullet far enough to crimp on that ring my bullet is way shorter that I want. So do I have to crimp on that ring?

#2 · February 23, 2012, 2:38 pm

There is no mandate that you must seat to that level on the bullet. Seat the bullet to where it feeds reliably and performs best in your firearm.

#3 · February 23, 2012, 9:41 pm

Thank you..