Thread: Taper vs. roll crimp for revolver rounds
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Old 03-25-2010, 06:47 AM
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Taper crimp is typically used only for semi-auto cartridges that headspace on the case mouth. All rimmed cartridges headspace on the rim and are typically roll crlmped. You will find that some heavy revolver loads specify a "heavy" crimp for proper ignition.
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