M14 Forum

taz7nads

loading 147 grain fjm's, and have the choice of using either the seating/crimp die (Redding), a Lee taper crimp, or a Lee Factory Crimp die. All cases are trimmed to 2.004; which of the three would be best?

tonyben

I like the Lee Factory Crimp, especially for blammo. You can crimp as hard as you want and still not buckle the shoulder.

Tony.

Xsail

I don't know which is best but in all my semi's I use the Lee Factory. I've checked accuracy with it as opposed to no crimp, with the crimp is slightly better. YMMV I know many don't crimp at all and it seems to work for them. I just feel better knowing I haven't shoved a bullet back on the ramp...O.L.

stainless1911

No crimp.

Go over to "ammunition', the reloaders are there.

Vandal

I don't crimp and everyone has repeatedly told me not to

John Crusher

If you properly size you do not need to crimp. That being said, I use the Lee Factory set very light in my Dillon to fill the 4th hole. Everyone makes a mistake while sizing once in awhile.

hammonje

Lee factory crimp if I were to use a crimp. Don't crimp as I do not use cannelured projectiles. Only Nosler CC and SMK.

M1A's r BEST

I've never crimped, M1A, M1 or AR15 loads (nor any for another rifle.)

Prince Humperdink

I agree with others,I don't usually crimp,but when I do I use the Lee factory crimp.

tugdriver

Hi,

Personaly i have very good results with TC a slight Taper Crimp.
But you have to be sure all cases are the exact the same lenght !!
That will keep you crimping consistent.
Also helps feeding !!

Greets to All;
Frank Belgium

buchkshot

The only rifle cartridges I crimp are those used in lever guns: 1886, 1873, 1892, and 1894. Have never crimped handloaded cartridges for the M1A's, M1's, AR15 rifles. HTH

hammer 1

I only crimp for tubular, the rest i dont crimp