Reeder Custom Guns - 30-30 crimp or no crimp

Steve S
30-30 crimp or no crimp
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 11:34

I am ready to load up some new 30-30 win with 160gr FTX bullets and Leverevolution powder. I pulled a bullet on a factory load and it was 34 gr. My question is-- do I crimp? I am using new starline brass.

30-30 crimp or no crimp - Steve S, 2020-11-12, 11:34
- The thickness on .30-30 necks varies wildly - WB, 2020-11-12, 14:32
- I USE LEE FACTORY CRIMP/COLLETT DIES - JT, 2020-11-12, 12:21
- Pay special attention to OAL - Sid R, 2020-11-12, 12:20
- first off, don't assume the powder you have is the same as - Gary Reeder, 2020-11-12, 11:51
  - I HAVE A JUG OF H108 I USE. (nm) - JT, 2020-11-12, 12:20
    - I haven't heard of H108 in a while. I thought - Gary Reeder, 2020-11-12, 15:17
      - MAY VERY WELL BE AS THEY SEEM TO WORK THE SAME (nm) - JT, 2020-11-13, 17:33
- I crimp mine with the Lee Factory Crimp Die... - Huey, 2020-11-12, 11:50
  - Loaded FTX for a friend - Charles, 2020-11-12, 13:14
    - Probably true. I know their 45-70 FTX Brass is short... - Huey, 2020-11-12, 14:19