Greetings All,
Questioning the process of crimping or not crimping a bottleneck cartridge.
To be used in a non tubular magazine (internal/detachable box magazine etc).
To be fired from rifles (min. 16" barrel).
Have read where some will lubricate the inside neck with graphite to allow an easy release of projectile.
Then one will be advised to crimp to ensure adequate ignition of powder before projectile leaves the case.
Lee Precision also advises this hence their Factory Crimp Dies.
I have a couple of revolvers that are chambered for bottleneck rifle cases with barrels of 8 & 10 inches in length. I have found that I must crimp these cases otherwise I have a lot of unburnt powder left and poor accuracy etc.
What are the pros and cons of the question I am asking in relation to rifle use?
All feedback appreciated.