.416 Rigby - to crimp or not to crimp...

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01 August 2006, 21:05

bwanamrm

.416 Rigby - to crimp or not to crimp...

that is the question. I have started reloading for my .416 Rigby. Are you guys crimping or not? I am using standard RCBS dies and notice the bullet seats well with good contact in the neck... however don't want compacted loads due to recoil... so is Lee the only folks custom making crimp dies?

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01 August 2006, 21:21

zimbabwe

My RCBS 416 Rigby dies put a very nice crimp on the case. I never even think about NOT crimping. I crimp All loads.

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01 August 2006, 21:59

jens poulsen

I have bought a "Lee factory Crimp" for my loads
....it works..everytime

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02 August 2006, 02:07

Will

RCBS dies will crimp, as good as any. Read the instructions.

Should crimp.

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02 August 2006, 02:29

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If the bullet you are using has a bevelled crimping groove (like the Rhino bullets or even the NorthFork bullets) then the RCBS crimp is fine. If you are using bullets with no crimping groove or if the crimping "groove" is in fact a recessed band, then the Lee Factory Crimp works well. I wouldn't use the RCBS crimp on a non-cannelured bullet, I usually get shoulder bulge if I do.

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02 August 2006, 02:39

cewe

I once received the advice from a very experienced African PH that all cartridges from 9.3 and up need a crimp.

IÂ´ve stuck with his advice and have not had any problems.