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Poster: 500Nitro
Subject: Re: reloading .375H&H


I don't crimp any of my reloads including 500Jeffrey, 505 Gibbs but
if you don't crimp, try to make sure your sizing die is on the small size
so it keeps a good amount of neck tension.

Also, if out in the field walking and shooting, keep a check on the tip
of the last 2 bullets in the magazine to make sure they are not getting
battered under recoil AND that the bullet isn't being pushed in.

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I've had a lot of problems with the projectiles coming "loose" under recoil in the magazine when not crimped. A reason for some unexplained misses on easy shots or at least an excuse perhaps.

I usually do not crimp, but double check the 'tightness' of every projectile when reloading and also when emptying the magazine from time to time.



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John aka NitroX

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If you "double check the 'tightness' of every projectile when reloading"
then how do you have problems ? Your two statements contradict each other.

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I double check SINCE having the problem. However since then still have had some un-crimped projectiles loosen in the magazine. Fact, from my actual experiences.

I should have said above I usually don't crimp, but when doing an overseas hunt, try to crimp every .375. To clear that up.



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John aka NitroX

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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
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