COAL and Crimp

[Razorbak]

Just finished setting up my loadmaster and running dummie loads to get the feel and overall operation of it. I got a great deal on 2lbs of Hodgdon 700-X for free, so I'm planning on using it

CB 356-124-RN TL, drop at 357-130, Hodgdon, load data for a 130gr at 3.5-3.9 with COAL of 1.150

I pushed out a couple of dummie loads at 1.149. How does the bullet seat and crimp look? Can COAL be less then the recommended, if so by how much?
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[dragon813gt]

Reducing the OAL is going to raise pressure. Especially w/ 9mm. I can't say how much it can be reduced. But it goes from perfectly fine to over pressure quickly.

[SSGOldfart]

Not much because less COAL can raise pressure, if your running through a Auto,I'd favor a taper crimp but that's just me remember to start low and work up 700x is a good powder