Mar 28, 2020 · A cannelure is there so you can crimp the case mouth into the jacket thereby creating a mechanical lock which helps with ignition and bullet setback. Unfortunately a cannelure harms …

Mar 15, 2018 · The cannelure is there so that the crimp has a place to go without disrupting the jacket. Too much crimp can lead to deforming the jacket and internal core, lack of a cannelure when …

Nov 10, 2012 · Cannelure. Yes if it's defensive ammo with out a question I'd crimp and use a cannelure bullet . I've seen and had My own noncannelure bullets back up into the case on many occasions …

Jul 7, 2012 · But the cannelure may help the bullet fragment enhancing terminal performance if that is part of your goal. I tested an 18" 1x7.7 full-heavy Krieger to 750yds. in trigger-pull conditions & …

Feb 7, 2013 · For non cannelure bullets in a tube magazine I recommend slightly more neck tension. Dies that use an expander ball can be sanded down one or two thousandths to increase the bullet grip.

Feb 9, 2010 · I noticed when the mouth sat on the cannelure, the bullet was loose and moved in and out. Measured the bullet at and before the cannelure and there was a difference. I'd prefer not to crimp …

Dec 15, 2020 · This should probably be in the reloading section for dummies, but here goes. I have some Hornady sst 30 cal bullets with the cannelure, but I want to seat the bullet closer to the lands …

Nov 13, 2012 · How much of an effect does the cannelure have on the over all accuracy? I currently have a load thats printing sub half MOA groups (Several .3 as well) with the NON-Cannelure version …

Jan 11, 2008 · Re: 77 SMK cannelure or not?? One of the things that the cannelure does is aid in bullet fragmentation upon impact with soft tissue by providing a weak point in the copper jacket. And of …

Mar 29, 2012 · A load of 2.200 would put the bullet cannelure past the end of the neck, and therefore the taper crimp would not engage the cannelure. My 223/5.56 I consider anything with this bullet shorter …