I think one point that should be discussed when talking about crimps is head space and the nuances associated with crimps of auto pistol cartridges vs bottle neck, belted and rimmed cartridges
For those who haven't spent days and hundreds of cases experimenting, these videos are FULL of GREAT INFO. I can't scientifically prove it, but I believe the factory slightly undersizes brass and add just enough bell to get the bullet started. I say this because regardless of caliber 9mm, 38 SPL/357 Mag, 40 S&W, 44 SPL/44Mag, I cannot get as tight of a crimp as factory crimp. My crimps look great (just like factory) but if I try to pull a factory crimped bullet and 1 of my reloads, the factory loaded ammo always takes far more hits with a kinetic puller to remove the bullet than my reloads. The other thing I notice is that many of the factory rounds I buy you can see the bullet from where it begins in the case to where it exits the case. I dont see this with my reloads regardless of the dies I use. I use Lee, RCBS and Hornady dies and never see the factory "bullet bulge" in the case. What are your thoughts on this?
I asked Lee to make me a .426” diameter expander plug for my .44 Special/Magnum dies to increase neck tension. I can definitely see the bullet in .44 Magnum cases, but not in Specials. Both are Starline. I also see bulge in .45 Colt, .41 Magnum, but not in.45 ACP/Auto Rim. Strange.
If you feel that your bullets are not being held securely enough, FL size the brass but do not use the expander die. Instead, use the Lee Universal Expander die to put a bell on the mouth and then crimp normally.
@mcscheck2000 - Thanks for the comment - Starting up the Rumble account causes some to hesitate making the platform flip, but it's not hard to do... The YT subscribers are trickling over there, but I expect it will take a while to build up the Rumble following.... Have a great day, Steve
Sir, I would like to know if you have loaded Hornady part#10408 .358 158 gr SWC. I can not find a lot of info on this one. Would this require a crimp of any sort? The Hornady manual has these loaded between 650 and 850 fps. I would like to run this bullet in my SW model 15-3.
@yukon4545 - The viewers are very sharp in noticing stuff...nothing hides from the close up lens... I've always said that, "If it looks good close up, it's good..." As you know, we can stand some case bulge within the range of functioning... Best to ya, Steve
I don't think the bullet bulge is impractical. I think it keeps the bullet from being pushed deeper into the case. It would be useful if it occurred in semiauto cases. Forgive me if I'm behind the times. I still use dies that I've used since the 80's and 90's. And a lot of the times I thank my lucky stars for them.
@cal30m1 - The beauty of creating our cast projectiles is that, within the principles of good reloading, we have options and flexibility. On my cast bullets, I have found that I can do any or all of: 1) powder coat, 2) gas check, 3) traditional lube in the grooves, 4) tumble lube - either with 45-45-10 or Rooster Jacket. Note: we can omit any but not all of the 1) - 4), at least one must be done - plus the order of procedure is maintained. The answer to your question is if we PC our cast bullets, we have provided the lubrication against barrel leading that we need. Good reloadin' to ya, Steve
RUclips is so ridiculous. I'm not the most text savvy guy in the world but i'm gonna have to gain a little bit of knowledge and start using the other platforms. I think if criminals tried to reload they would just hurt themselves.
@jimmywilliamson8540 - It's bullet casting, reloading and gun parts fiddling (not talking about gun building here) that YT apparently finds horrible. I've tried to remove everything even close, but my channel is still unacceptable... The very air is much better over on Rumble... Best Regards, Steve
@silaslongshot941 - You can say that again. But I'm not the only one...there are many video creators that have been affected by the anti-shooting policies of YT. Time to Rumble... Best Regards, Steve
@m1a2abramstank - Hello to you, as we have threaded before... I've always been impressed by how important it is to see, to see well, to see first - as it is not always, but often the difference between success and failure, victory and defeat, life and death. Seeing is the first in the line of seeing, knowing and acting... Best to ya, bro... Steve
I think one point that should be discussed when talking about crimps is head space and the nuances associated with crimps of auto pistol cartridges vs bottle neck, belted and rimmed cartridges
If been watching you for about 10 years . You are so helpful. I missed you for a while , I'll have to go to rumble . Thanks
For those who haven't spent days and hundreds of cases experimenting, these videos are FULL of GREAT INFO.
I can't scientifically prove it, but I believe the factory slightly undersizes brass and add just enough bell to get the bullet started. I say this because regardless of caliber 9mm, 38 SPL/357 Mag, 40 S&W, 44 SPL/44Mag, I cannot get as tight of a crimp as factory crimp. My crimps look great (just like factory) but if I try to pull a factory crimped bullet and 1 of my reloads, the factory loaded ammo always takes far more hits with a kinetic puller to remove the bullet than my reloads. The other thing I notice is that many of the factory rounds I buy you can see the bullet from where it begins in the case to where it exits the case. I dont see this with my reloads regardless of the dies I use. I use Lee, RCBS and Hornady dies and never see the factory "bullet bulge" in the case.
What are your thoughts on this?
Using undersized brass is called 'neck tension' by some.
I'm not sure what dies are used for that.
I asked Lee to make me a .426” diameter expander plug for my .44 Special/Magnum dies to increase neck tension. I can definitely see the bullet in .44 Magnum cases, but not in Specials. Both are Starline. I also see bulge in .45 Colt, .41 Magnum, but not in.45 ACP/Auto Rim. Strange.
If you feel that your bullets are not being held securely enough, FL size the brass but do not use the expander die. Instead, use the Lee Universal Expander die to put a bell on the mouth and then crimp normally.
@@luvtahandload7692 Thanks. I have one and will give it a try on my next batch of .44 Special or .45 Auto Rims.
@@876mpr Thanks for the info
Great information, I learn something from every video. 44 Mag loves a good crimp. Keep up the good work greatly appreciated
Move over to RUMBLE people... Much better content without the CENSORSHIP...
@mcscheck2000 - Thanks for the comment - Starting up the Rumble account causes some to hesitate making the platform flip, but it's not hard to do... The YT subscribers are trickling over there, but I expect it will take a while to build up the Rumble following.... Have a great day, Steve
Very Nice FC45LC ! The new macro lens is really nice!
GREAT lens! Very clear. Thank you.
Appreciate your expert science.
I like your new lens. It gives a great image
I’ve been loading for a while and generally get good crimps, but narrow grooves as found on the RCBS 45-230 CM and Lyman/Keith 410459 give me fits.
@876mpr - Since you are a well experienced reloader, I know that you have good control of these crimp issues... Thanks for the comment... Steve
Thank you
Excellent vid.
What crimping die [brand and style] did you use on the cases with the 245-250 grain Keith bullets? ( @: 8:21 )
Sir, I would like to know if you have loaded Hornady part#10408 .358 158 gr SWC. I can not find a lot of info on this one. Would this require a crimp of any sort? The Hornady manual has these loaded between 650 and 850 fps. I would like to run this bullet in my SW model 15-3.
The examples at around the 6 minute mark, it looks like the right ones exhibit some case bulge.
@yukon4545 - The viewers are very sharp in noticing stuff...nothing hides from the close up lens... I've always said that, "If it looks good close up, it's good..." As you know, we can stand some case bulge within the range of functioning... Best to ya, Steve
I don't think the bullet bulge is impractical. I think it keeps the bullet from being pushed deeper into the case.
It would be useful if it occurred in semiauto cases.
Forgive me if I'm behind the times. I still use dies that I've used since the 80's and 90's. And a lot of the times I thank my lucky stars for them.
So you don’t lube the powder coated bullets?
no
No.
The beauty of PC’ing is that it is the lube
@cal30m1 - The beauty of creating our cast projectiles is that, within the principles of good reloading, we have options and flexibility. On my cast bullets, I have found that I can do any or all of: 1) powder coat, 2) gas check, 3) traditional lube in the grooves, 4) tumble lube - either with 45-45-10 or Rooster Jacket. Note: we can omit any but not all of the 1) - 4), at least one must be done - plus the order of procedure is maintained. The answer to your question is if we PC our cast bullets, we have provided the lubrication against barrel leading that we need. Good reloadin' to ya, Steve
RUclips is so ridiculous. I'm not the most text savvy guy in the world but i'm gonna have to gain a little bit of knowledge and start using the other platforms. I think if criminals tried to reload they would just hurt themselves.
@jimmywilliamson8540 - It's bullet casting, reloading and gun parts fiddling (not talking about gun building here) that YT apparently finds horrible. I've tried to remove everything even close, but my channel is still unacceptable... The very air is much better over on Rumble... Best Regards, Steve
Thanks for the Rumble referral.
I am so sick and tired of the communist slant of YT.
@TaiChiGhost - And thanks for the comment - hope to see you over on Rumble often.... Best Regards, Steve
U tube is really crimping your video production. 😏
@silaslongshot941 - You can say that again. But I'm not the only one...there are many video creators that have been affected by the anti-shooting policies of YT. Time to Rumble... Best Regards, Steve
They’re just doing what commies do that’s all. That’s far and above the best reason to tell Google and Facebook to stuff it🇺🇸
That's because 99% of the content in FC45 is accurate and practical.
No diss on FC45, but nobody is perfect.
Fortune not sure if you know this or not , it's as you can see not as you see and why do you say that all the time anyway?
@m1a2abramstank - Hello to you, as we have threaded before... I've always been impressed by how important it is to see, to see well, to see first - as it is not always, but often the difference between success and failure, victory and defeat, life and death. Seeing is the first in the line of seeing, knowing and acting... Best to ya, bro... Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC I just wondered and thank you.