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Do you use a taper crimp on your AR-15 .223 ammo?
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<blockquote data-quote="xsn10s" data-source="post: 2545673" data-attributes="member: 95344"><p>I don't crimp my AR15 loads, but I do test them for COAL movement after feeding into the AR. I do that at home with a "push test" on a table top and then at the range by measuring after feeding from the magazine. On a taper crimp I'd want all my cases to be the same length since the taper crimp is dependent on case length. I'd also make sure all my cases were chamfered and deburred. If I were to do a crimp I'd opt for a Lee Factory crimp. I've used those on and off since I read a suggestion from Ken Waters back in the 80's. Sometimes the Lee Factory crimp improves ES/ SD and accuracy. I can only guess that it improves consistent neck tension that improves ignition/ burn.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xsn10s, post: 2545673, member: 95344"] I don't crimp my AR15 loads, but I do test them for COAL movement after feeding into the AR. I do that at home with a "push test" on a table top and then at the range by measuring after feeding from the magazine. On a taper crimp I'd want all my cases to be the same length since the taper crimp is dependent on case length. I'd also make sure all my cases were chamfered and deburred. If I were to do a crimp I'd opt for a Lee Factory crimp. I've used those on and off since I read a suggestion from Ken Waters back in the 80's. Sometimes the Lee Factory crimp improves ES/ SD and accuracy. I can only guess that it improves consistent neck tension that improves ignition/ burn. [/QUOTE]
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