Question for the Swage Sages: (Flat Base or Boat Tail Hollow Points)
Is there an optimal length/depth for the seated core in relation to the unpointed swaged jacket/core?
I have read it should not rise above the start of the ogive....Then the point forming would occur on pure copper jacket only.
I can see how that would work, but does it matter as long as there is open tips on the point of the bullet.
Also, is there a rule of thumb for how deep the hollow point should be if that is not the case...
When I swage .800 J4 Jackets to make 60 gr, 62gr and 64 gr bullets, I have varying degrees of success with getting the open tip to stay open....
Thanks
Ed