Crimping with no canule

[Vanderdootch]

I’m having troubles reloading my .308. I am currently loading a 168 Sierra TMK over 43.3gr of 4064 with a COAL of 2.825. As a result I end up with a compressed load. The compression of the powder, over time, seems to be pushing my bullets out anywhere between .015 and .030 which affects my consistency. Is it okay to crimp a bullet with no canule? And if I do will it help keep my bullets seated at the proper depth?

 

[B]

You don't need a cannelure to crimp. Are you using a drop tube? It may help. This is the sort of application where the LEE FCD shines. It will crimp anywhere from a little to too much regardless of cannelure.

 

[iron cat]

On my compressed loads in my 308 I seat them, then re- seat a few hours later . They never move after that.
Cat

 

[Dwayne Cyr]

Are you using a standard sizing die or bushing die? On a bushing die you can go to a smaller bushing and increase neck grip.

 

[Burton Urnie]

Get a Lee FCD

 

[Tex Critter]

I've also had excellent results with the Lee FCD on my .303, 8mm & .308. With or without cannelure.

 

[emerson]

I've also had excellent results with the Lee FCD on my .303, 8mm & .308. With or without cannelure.

Me too.

 

[Gatehouse]

On my compressed loads in my 308 I seat them, then re- seat a few hours later . They never move after that.
Cat

That's a good trick.