crimping lead bullets

[okierider]

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!!!

[okierider]

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. 

[Kenk]

Really helpful info, Thanks!

[Longslide]

I pay little or no attention to listed OAL when loading a new bullet design. My method  is to load five or six to determine max magazine length. Making sure that the new bullets feed smoothly out of the mag without any nose drag against the front of the mag. To accomplish this I make a few that are too long and gradually reduce their OAL until they flick smoothly out of the mag with no hang ups due to nose drag. Then I do a plunk test making sure that the new carts seat fully at that max mag length. If the new carts pass the plunk test then I have my ideal OAL. I have always followed the 'longer is better' dictum for best feeding in self loaders. Also, all my feed ramps are polished to a bright mirror finish with Craytex bobs and Dremel. I am another LFCD devotee, using one on all auto loads.


edit....OOPS, I see that you have achieved success, and my comments were unneeded. Good on you!