I just casted up some 180gr WC from a Ideal 2C 429348 mold. Getting ready to load some up and I'm looking for OAL.
I just casted up some 180gr WC from a Ideal 2C 429348 mold. Getting ready to load some up and I'm looking for OAL.
Don't have that mold, but I'm looking at a picture. And....I don't know your load or your firearm. Personally, I'd crimp in the top lube grove (if it wasn't too long for you cylinder).
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Your COL is set by your crimp groove(s). An S&W M29 cylinder is 1.7" long, a M69 is shorter. Give yourself some room for crimp jump.
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