This is the reason why I love the 200 gr IDPA bullets. I wish all cast autoloader bullets had a crimp groove! Luckily, my 45 ACP is my only handgun that needs any significant amount of taper crimping (i.e. flare removal) for reliability, and the 200 grain IDPA bullets fit the bill, there.Yep. I'm trying to do it in one step.
One thing you might try is putting a little bit of chamfer on your cases. I notice that when loading my 223 rounds, a little chamfer helps a lot, even on cases that haven't been trimmed. That might allow you to reduce your flare. You might also try separating out your headstamps and trying the thinner ones for your 230 grainers. Like R-P and S&B.
This is an excellent idea in theory. In practice, those bullets are hard to find!Unless there are any magic cures out there, I'm going to switch over to Zero FMJ
Last edited: