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older than dirt
12-29-2013, 08:47
Hi, got a question on reloading the (long) Colt 45? Do you have to crimp if you are shooting them in a SA revolver? thank you.

broom jockey
12-29-2013, 08:56
Using heavy loads in my Ruger and Win. M94, I crimp the bullets. Mild loads, I use the Lee taper crimp.

DaveL
12-29-2013, 10:00
In a word, YES!

joem
12-29-2013, 11:21
I don't really crimp mine but just enough to remove the bell. before anyone jumps in my $*%t, it's just .45 Colt.

Johnny P
12-30-2013, 07:50
Likewise, I only crimp mine enough to remove the bell, and have never had a problem with the bullets backing out. And yes, it is just plain old .45 Colt.

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Hefights
12-30-2013, 09:10
Roll crimp in the groove of the bullet not to hard, but not too soft either, the gun has quite a bit of recoil. The crimp has a slight bend of the edge into the groove. Function great and accurate for the 200 & 250 lead and 250 JHP.