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Offline Deerhunter#1

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7.62x39 handi
« on: January 19, 2012, 08:47:15 AM »
This gun relly shoots factory brass cased ammo well. I would say better than any handi I own at 100 yards. That said loading h4198 at 25 grains( middle road) leaves unburnt powder pellets in the barrel. Should I be crimping the bullets for this handi. I didnt think I would have to as its not a lever or auto. Didnt know if I should post this in the reloading section or here as it is trully related potentialy to a handi issue.
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Re: 7.62x39 handi
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 09:45:00 AM »
We just had the same issue with my daughters 38-55 last weekend. I am going to crimp harder and go mag primer... but I was not at a max load.
Not giving advice, just saying what I will be doing different.  Good luck with yours.
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Re: 7.62x39 handi
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2012, 10:41:12 AM »
Crimping might work. Different primer might too..
 
Try mic'ing the expander ball in your dies. If too large will not allow for good bullet retention. I dont think you will want larger, but its avalible form the die manufacturer. If smaller carefuly chuck it up in a drill motot or better yet drill press and sand a thousand's off and try again...
 
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