Over crimping in a revolver - are there dangers?

[41 Colt]

I'm crimping .41 Colt with a home made crimping tool (only way with the heeled bullet). Comparing the crimp I am getting to Factory American Eagle .38 special it looks okay, but are there dangers to over crimping?

 

[Wendell]

Yes. Your brass life would be reduced. Other than that, no.

 

[blacksmithden]

You won't be able to create a danger by crimping. Like Wendell said, your brass life will be shortened, but that's it.

 

[41 Colt]

Thanks guys.

 

[chise]

over crimping can create extra pressure, if you'd consider that unsafe, do some research and see if it's a real danger.

 

[olegs69]

over crimping can create extra pressure, if you'd consider that unsafe, do some research and see if it's a real danger.

As the above posters said, this danger is marginal, it's hard to fathom a combination of powder/crimp to cause any serious pressure spikes.

 

[B]

over crimping can create extra pressure, if you'd consider that unsafe, do some research and see if it's a real danger.

You'd have to be at max pressures and have a hell of a crimp for it to be a concern.

 

[H4831]

As the above posters said, this danger is marginal, it's hard to fathom a combination of powder/crimp to cause any serious pressure spikes.

Right on!
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