For those keeping track, I got the two new boxes of 38G (LHP) today from Federal. Opened up the boxes and I guessed right, no crimp, same as the other stuff I sent back. I'm still going to shoot a cylinder or two through my 10-6 and one of the snubbies to see if there is still bullet pull, which I think there will be.
Otherwise, EXCELLENT customer service, some of the best in the industry right up there with S&W and Glock. I hope its good to go, but if not, I'll see what they say again.