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hunt1415
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I am loading for a DPMS LR243L. Do I need to crimp the bullet. I do not crimp for my bolt guns.
 
Posts: 36 | Location: greenville, sc | Registered: 27 January 2005Reply With Quote
butchloc
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i never have, never had a problem either
 
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DaMan
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Do not crimp! It's not needed and causes accuracy problems due to erratic bullet pull.

If you need convincing, crimp a small test sample and compare them with uncrimped loads in your rifle.
 
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hunt1415
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Thanks for the suggestion. I will try the test batch.
 
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