I don't think I like that. It looks to tight and at least I would say it would shorten the useful life of the case using it. I would go with a little roll crimp myself!
Does this crimp look alright?
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Cast Performance 300gr GCFP over 21.5gr of H110. WLP primer and Winchester brass. Loaded up some with 22.0 grains as well.
I use a Redding profile crimp die and just don't know if I'm satisfied with this crimp. I've never loaded "thumper" rounds before as all my reloading has been geared towards softer 45 Colt CAS loads and gamer loads for IDPA and USPSA.
What do you think?
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I use a Redding profile crimp die and just don't know if I'm satisfied with this crimp. I've never loaded "thumper" rounds before as all my reloading has been geared towards softer 45 Colt CAS loads and gamer loads for IDPA and USPSA.
What do you think?
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Kinda like a Marine Corp crimp....High and tight 
I will say a couple of things about it....first off the choice of H110 in any reloading thread has to mention the absolute need for a magnum primer. Even pro's like Brian Pearce have caught themselves on this issue and made amends in subsequent discussions. With the thumpers, you still can get away with a good roll crimp ~ enough to hold the bullets in place and not jump the cannelure, yet not so much to risk a high pressure load. With the big/bad boys I work up to a working load in small increments, until I'm satisfied with what the load is supposed to accomplish. Truth be told, I've never found a thumper load that I didn't back off a bit....
The big question is what gun are you shooting it in...I assume a TCA's or a Ruger.
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I will say a couple of things about it....first off the choice of H110 in any reloading thread has to mention the absolute need for a magnum primer. Even pro's like Brian Pearce have caught themselves on this issue and made amends in subsequent discussions. With the thumpers, you still can get away with a good roll crimp ~ enough to hold the bullets in place and not jump the cannelure, yet not so much to risk a high pressure load. With the big/bad boys I work up to a working load in small increments, until I'm satisfied with what the load is supposed to accomplish. Truth be told, I've never found a thumper load that I didn't back off a bit.... The big question is what gun are you shooting it in...I assume a TCA's or a Ruger.
giz
From what I understand, 21.5 of H110 was what Cast Performance recommends. I do not know if that is low end or not. I figured it was as I've seen H110 loads up to 23 grains for the 300 grainers. It was even suggested by another to start at 22, but I figured I'd go with what Cast Performance told me. I defnitely don't want to go below the low end considering it's H110.
I've always used WLP primers and I figured that since it says for standard or magnum loads on the box, then they would work fine. I also understand that Winchester primers run a little hotter than others.
And to be honest, I wasn't sure if this was even enough crimp. The factory crimp on some of 454's was much more than this. I was surprised when you guys said that it was too much. :lol:
My concern was that the crimp groove on these pills is HUGE. I can't help but think that the crimp is only halfway into the crimp groove and was concerned that I might still get some bullet pull (maybe they would if they were loaded hotter, but I figured this is a fairly stout load and didn't want to take the chance).
I've had this Redding for a lot of years and it does make a nice roll crimp. I just turned it down a bit to get the same kind of crimp I've seen on factory 454's. That might have been a mistake.
I use the Lee crimp dies on my Dillon for 45 ACP.
These will be getting shot in a Ruger Redhawk. Now I'm concerned with shooting them at all with the talk of increased pressure. Maybe I outta pull em' and start over.
Man, this is a lot different than loading up a few hundred rounds of 9mm or 45ACP on the Dillon. :shock:
I've always used WLP primers and I figured that since it says for standard or magnum loads on the box, then they would work fine. I also understand that Winchester primers run a little hotter than others.
And to be honest, I wasn't sure if this was even enough crimp. The factory crimp on some of 454's was much more than this. I was surprised when you guys said that it was too much. :lol:
My concern was that the crimp groove on these pills is HUGE. I can't help but think that the crimp is only halfway into the crimp groove and was concerned that I might still get some bullet pull (maybe they would if they were loaded hotter, but I figured this is a fairly stout load and didn't want to take the chance).
I've had this Redding for a lot of years and it does make a nice roll crimp. I just turned it down a bit to get the same kind of crimp I've seen on factory 454's. That might have been a mistake.
I use the Lee crimp dies on my Dillon for 45 ACP.
These will be getting shot in a Ruger Redhawk. Now I'm concerned with shooting them at all with the talk of increased pressure. Maybe I outta pull em' and start over.
Man, this is a lot different than loading up a few hundred rounds of 9mm or 45ACP on the Dillon. :shock:
Excellant information Drew. I really appreciate it. I only loaded up 5, so after these, I'll back the crimp off a bit.
I'm not sure what the other type of channelure is called, it's not flat like this, but rather simply a "crease", but not textured like on some .357mag brass. I 'spose it would flatten out as well over time.
I mostly use Starline and had this stuff, as well as some Remington, in a bag and figured I'd use it up.
Thanks again everyone for helping me out!
I'm not sure what the other type of channelure is called, it's not flat like this, but rather simply a "crease", but not textured like on some .357mag brass. I 'spose it would flatten out as well over time.
I mostly use Starline and had this stuff, as well as some Remington, in a bag and figured I'd use it up.
Thanks again everyone for helping me out!
These are my bear loads. Definitely not going to be plinking with 'em.m657 said:
My normal load is mild 250's with Red Dot, Unique, or Clays.
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