What does a Heavy Crimp Look Like?

[HBW1412]

I have recently started using H110 with a 240gr. XTP.

I have read that you should use a heavy crimp, especially with H110. I've always crimped just enough to prevent the bullet from unseating itself under recoil, but I've always used IMR-4227.

So, does anyone have any close-up pictures of what a heavy crimp looks like using H110?

Thanks in advance for all the information.

P.S.: This forum has quickly become my favorite for reloading!

 

[dla]

A word about crimping

 

[Erich]

Neither of these used H-110, but if you turn off your X-ray vision, that shouldn't be a problem:

Tennessee Valley Bullets by our own NKJNut, by the way.

 

[novalty]

Neither of these used H-110, but if you turn off your X-ray vision, that shouldn't be a problem:

Tennessee Valley Bullets by our own NKJNut, by the way.

Wow, those are 2 huge Ctg's.

 

[HBW1412]

A word about crimping

Thanks for the link. That guy did a great job presenting the information.

He's using a 329PD and having blast shield erosion problems using 23.5 grs. of H110/296 and 240 gr. XTP. Since I'm using a stainless steel 629-5 I don't think I'll have any problems.

 

[HBW1412]

Neither of these used H-110, but if you turn off your X-ray vision, that shouldn't be a problem:

Tennessee Valley Bullets by our own NKJNut, by the way.

This is exactly the kind of picture I was looking for and going by the picture, I do indeed need to crimp more than I have been. I've been using IMR-4227 and it doesn't require a heavy crimp like H110 - at least not in my experience.

Thank you for taking the time to post the picture.

 

[Erich]

Thank you for the reply; I'm glad the picture was of assistance.

 

[Rule3]

Those are not "ctgs" they are some old Nukes dug up in the sands of NM. The appeared refinished.

 

[novalty]

You know they are big when you have to scroll the page to see the entire round.

 

[ruffbird]

Here is a couple crimped heavy, with a "Lee Factory Crimp Die"....

 

[Erich]

OT: where in N. Ontario, ruffbird?