My DWEC mold, a Lyman IIRC, has a crimp groove near the top of the bullet and I mostly seat to that depth. But, during a bunch of "experimenting" I seated bullets from flush to as long as the cylinder would allow (nearly 3/8") looking for most accurate OAL. Made very, very little difference. My target ammo was usually 2.9-3.1 gr. Bullseye or an equivalent of W231.
I have a load for my "house gun" using my cast DEWC, about 12-13 BHN over a max load of W231 (not +P). Accurate out to 30-40 feet, didn't try any farther, and I suspect the flat nose will deliver a lot of tissue damage at just under 900 fps and not endanger the neighbors...
I have a load for my "house gun" using my cast DEWC, about 12-13 BHN over a max load of W231 (not +P). Accurate out to 30-40 feet, didn't try any farther, and I suspect the flat nose will deliver a lot of tissue damage at just under 900 fps and not endanger the neighbors...
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