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#1
I have installed and adjusted the Apex triggers in both my G20 and G21 10mm conversion. Love them. You can adjust them down too much so definitely need to take the time to dial them if for your  use. Got the whole trigger kit  for my G20 but just the trigger shoe for the 21 and polished the metal bits my self.
#2
All info helps. Thanks Shadow.
#3
I put no crimp and they are coated lead bullets. I bought a undersized sizing die because I was having FTF issues with my lone wolf barrel and reloads.
These loads are the first time I had a pass on the Wilson gauge and I was all happy until I pulled  the calipers out . Thank you for the input .
#4
Lyman says case mouth should be .423 and I am measuring .4150 on my reload Is that safe ? Factory Sig ammo measures .4205
#5
General Discussion / Re: Gun store Clerks
March 07 2019 06:08:22 PM MST
Bought a 357 and went to buy some boolits at Academy . They had a couple boxes of monarch and a few of empty areas for other brands , I asked if someone forgot to order them and the clerk told me they were out of season!!
"Do tell young man!" "What season would that be?"   The stammering commenced lol.
#6
Roll yer own and carry that 29!!  8)
#7
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 23 2018 06:07:02 PM MDT
Ding,Ding,Ding. We have a winner!! Loaded 50 up at the longer 1.250 and all 50 ran flawlessly!! That is a first with reloads since I installed the Lone Wolf barrel.  Thanks for all the input . Now i can start working on an accurate load instead of beating my head on the wall trying to figure out the FTF.  8)
#8
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 23 2018 02:58:01 PM MDT
It is happening as I shoot, I am going to the range this evening and will load some at the OAL that you suggest. Lee loading manual had me start at 1.240 and I went shorter from there. Thanks for the diagram... Think when I first started having issues with this load I seen this diagram and skimmed right over it!!! :-[ 8)
#9
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 23 2018 12:37:41 PM MDT
Not my pistol but this is what it does

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#10
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 22 2018 03:00:54 PM MDT
Quote from: sqlbullet on September 22 2018 11:01:03 AM MDT
Quote from: Univibe on September 21 2018 10:08:37 PM MDT
What exactly is the problem you're having, that makes you think you need "more crimp?"

This is a good question I would like to know the answer to as well.  FTF can cover a wide range of items and may or may not be related to crimp.  In fact, I would say "usually not".

If you crimp irons out any flare and the rounds cleanly pass a plunk test, chances are more crimp isn't going to change a thing.  You need to seat a bit deeper is a more likely correct answer.

If I go any deeper I will have the mouth of the case past where the bullet starts tapering toward the flat point.
#11
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 22 2018 02:57:21 PM MDT
Quote from: Univibe on September 21 2018 10:08:37 PM MDT
What exactly is the problem you're having, that makes you think you need "more crimp?"

When I compare factory ammo to my reloads the only measurement I can find that is bigger than factory is the crimp area of the bullet.
I have loaded some with a tighter crimp so that area matches factory . In other calibers I load using lead I go a light crimp and have never had an issue .  I have read that to tight a crimp can cause accuracy issues so I am wondering what is to tight! Or is this just one of the try it and see type deals.
#12
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 21 2018 01:35:53 PM MDT
I have the G20 3rd gen running the same recoil spring you are . OAL is 1.230 which I want to bring back out if I can get the pistol feeding. 
I have not been tapping the mags  and will polish the feed ramp, it looks smooth under a magnifier, but at this point.....
Thanks for the help Shadow! :)   
#13
Reloading 10mm ammo / Re: crimping lead bullets
September 20 2018 07:40:05 PM MDT
Here is the bullet I am using , If I seat much deeper it will be past where the bullet starts tapering to the flatpoint

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#14
Reloading 10mm ammo / crimping lead bullets
September 20 2018 05:48:11 PM MDT
I have used the Lee factory crimp die with lead bullets in 45 acp  and 9mm but it has always been a light crimp. What I am running into with With my Lonewolf barrel in my G20 is FTF with the reloaded lead bullets. When comparing factory ammo (which runs 100% ) I find I need  more crimp . I have loaded 30 bullets and will make it to the range this weekend to check function.
Ammo is passing plunk and does not seem to be gouging lead.
I guess my question is "what is to much crimp" ?
#15
Nothing wrong with saving $2  8)