Crimp or not.

[maximini14 223]

Have an SFAR308 and handload for it.
What's the consensus on crimping the case on the shank of the bullet and its effect on accuracy in the AR

 

[ARlife4me]

Most will say, NO. For me, it's my preference to crimp. If full or burst fire it would be a definite YES. Also a cheap way to increase pressure to save powder.

 

[Critter Picker]

Is it a necessity? No! But it probably won't hurt use a Lee Factory crimp die. They don't hurt your accuracy, and in some cases actually improve it.

 

[wasskeet]

If you want to delve into the LRH "Crimp" box, here's a link:

Why I Crimp

I know this is going to start the age old battle of crimp or not to crimp and that's not what I'm trying to do so I'm stating "This is why I crimp", This is my opinion so take it for that, I'm just sharing my personal experience and what works for me I am not a competition shooter nor do I...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[ncwg2boatguy]

On gas guns i use Lee FCD for light crimp. Just insurance from battering bcg heaving bullet into chamber, works well for me. Still very good SD/ES but not with bolt guns.