So, I just set up my loading bench, have the Speer Manual and the Lyman Manual along with the ABC's of reloading.
I was getting some practice in with the dies and bullet loading)no primers or powder). I think I have most of it down, except when loading the bullets I check the OAL which on .40 S&W is 1.135 . They are coming out 1.129 and 1.130.
How close should you get to the OAL the books say?
I'm still waiting on my .40 crimping die to show up. I'm reading some conflicting articles that make me unsure if I need to use the crimping die or not. Do you actually need the crimping die?
I was getting some practice in with the dies and bullet loading)no primers or powder). I think I have most of it down, except when loading the bullets I check the OAL which on .40 S&W is 1.135 . They are coming out 1.129 and 1.130.
How close should you get to the OAL the books say?
I'm still waiting on my .40 crimping die to show up. I'm reading some conflicting articles that make me unsure if I need to use the crimping die or not. Do you actually need the crimping die?