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Offline vanbuzen9

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Crimping Questions
« on: May 26, 2005, 01:52:45 PM »
Hi guys,

thanks for all the feedback on my last post.  My question now is how do you know when the right amount of crimp is aquired?  Right now, I am crimping my 9mm cartridges so that there is a shiny ring of shaved metal around the mouth of the case? Is this to much? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2005, 03:07:07 PM »
Don't experiment! Look for the measurement of the recommended diameter of the brass at the case mouth after your bullet is seated. I don't know the diameter for 9mm, but you should find out before continuing.
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2005, 03:45:32 PM »
Basically your just ironing out the flare, plus a little. If it feels like a little resistance at the top of the stroke you should be just fine.   KN
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