45 colt long

[older than dirt]

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]

Using heavy loads in my Ruger and Win. M94, I crimp the bullets. Mild loads, I use the Lee taper crimp.

[DaveL]

In a word, YES!

[joem]

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]

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.

[Hefights]

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.