SQLGeek
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Hey folks, long time lurker finally getting a little more active on the forum.
I haven't been reloading that long and have been slowly working up a load for .45 ACP with Berry's 200 gr FP bullets and HP 38 in a S&W M&P 45.
I had to pull the first batch I did as they were too weak to cycle the gun. This is what the bullets looked like.
Completed cartridge on left, new bullet middle and pulled bullet right.
Is this too much taper crimp? Not enough mouth expansion?
From my notes, I have the OAL set to 1.15" and an outer diameter at the case mouth of .470" after crimping. The bullet is .452".
I set the OAL based on what would plunk and spin freely in my pistol barrel with a crimp. The bullets had to go a fair amount lower to not engage the lands.
Thanks in advance!
I haven't been reloading that long and have been slowly working up a load for .45 ACP with Berry's 200 gr FP bullets and HP 38 in a S&W M&P 45.
I had to pull the first batch I did as they were too weak to cycle the gun. This is what the bullets looked like.
Completed cartridge on left, new bullet middle and pulled bullet right.
Is this too much taper crimp? Not enough mouth expansion?
From my notes, I have the OAL set to 1.15" and an outer diameter at the case mouth of .470" after crimping. The bullet is .452".
I set the OAL based on what would plunk and spin freely in my pistol barrel with a crimp. The bullets had to go a fair amount lower to not engage the lands.
Thanks in advance!