I loaded my first batch of .38 Special tonight. Everything went fairly smooth, except for a slight issue with the crimp. I'm loading 158 grain LSWC's over 3.4 grains of Titegroup. I have the OAL at 1.460 +/- .005 and the crimp is at the crimp groove. What I noticed is after crimping there is a slight burr on the end of the brass, that flakes right off. I took the first 10 reloads to the range, and they all went bang. I also came back with all my fingers.
The only thing I can think of doing is backing the OAL to 1.465 or 1.470 and seeing if the crimp is still in the crimp groove; and seeing if it takes care of the burr.
Here's what the reloads look like:
The only thing I can think of doing is backing the OAL to 1.465 or 1.470 and seeing if the crimp is still in the crimp groove; and seeing if it takes care of the burr.
Here's what the reloads look like:
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