civilengr02
Member
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2008
- Messages
- 2
I have recently purchased a Ruger GP 100 (6" stainless) in 357 magnum and would like to start reloading. Unfortunately, I don't have a good feel for the importance of crimping the bullets in place. I have read that a crimp is important for preventing bullets from withdrawing from cases when firing rounds. I have also read that a crimp is important because it allows slower burning powders to develop optimum pressure before the bullet leaves the case.
When I have experimented with dummy rounds, I find that an un-crimped bullet takes a significant amount of force, and many whacks with a RCBS bullet puller, to free from the case.
Is bullet withdrawal truly a concern with a tightly fit un-crimped bullet? If so, are there different degrees of acceptable crimping?
When I have experimented with dummy rounds, I find that an un-crimped bullet takes a significant amount of force, and many whacks with a RCBS bullet puller, to free from the case.
Is bullet withdrawal truly a concern with a tightly fit un-crimped bullet? If so, are there different degrees of acceptable crimping?