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09 December 2011, 06:54
BCJames
Crimping Barnes Bullets?
I am loading 270grn barnes tsx for my 375 h&h using an RCBS seater/crimper. I am wondering is it OK to crimp anywhere on the bullet using this crimper (I have never used RCBS dies before)? The instructions that come with the die tell me to crimp in the crimping groove....the ring on the barnes does not line up with my normal seating depth..... Thanks!
09 December 2011, 08:06
woods
Invest in a Lee Factory Crimp Die . You don't have to crimp into a cannelure and case trim length is not critical.

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09 December 2011, 09:15
duckboat
I just shorten my OAL to match up with the closest groove. One of the grooves should match up fairly close to your desired OAL. I use a Lee crimp die when there isn't a groove close to the OAL I want, but I don't think that situation really applies with the TSX. But if you really want to crimp to get the exact OAL you want, it isn't a problem.
10 December 2011, 04:18
BCJames
ok Thanks guys. looks like a quick investment in a lee factory crimper is in order......although I doubt I will see one for 12 bucks on this side of the border!
10 December 2011, 19:51
iamgene
Done it both ways but the Lee crimp is the best. I shoot the 300 Grain TSX and Banded Solids in my 375 H&H.
10 December 2011, 22:16
Lee Woiteshek
I don't crimp at all. Just what ever neck tenison the die puts on it. Shoot both 270 TSX and 250 TTSX out of my 375 H&H. I haven't seen an effect on accuracy on whether or not the bullet is at the groove or not. Nor do I suffer any bullet set back. But my loads are mild, 73 grains of R15.
10 December 2011, 23:16
Gerry
BC,

I agree wholeheartledly with the Lee FCD option.

I'm sure others have their personal preferences also BFWIW; I've found that (as the Barnes website reco's) their bullets be given a good seating.

I crimp mine on the foremost groove (either TSX or TTSX) and have found that to be a good place to start (don't move after, either).

Good Luck with your Barnes loading efforts.


Cheers,

Number 10
11 December 2011, 16:54
Bob in TX
Those are not crimping grooves on the TSX and TTSX bullets. You do not need to crimp them. Just load them to the most accurate OAL for your rifle. If you feel a need to crimo the Lee Factory Crimp Die is a good option.


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11 December 2011, 18:20
tsturm
quote:
Originally posted by woods:
Invest in a Lee Factory Crimp Die . You don't have to crimp into a cannelure and case trim length is not critical.

Cheap too tu2


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12 December 2011, 04:54
BCJames
The lee crimper has been ordered (15 bucks in Canada). Thanks again