300 Blackout First time

[Festeraxp]

So i have reloaded plenty before. However for some reason, I am having a terrible time reloading 300 blackout. I have the RCBS black box die set, with the crimp for ar's. I also have the Hornady 300 black out set. It seems like when I am trying to reload this brass, if i use the crimp die, it goes down too far and squashes the case, if i use the hornady they appear okay, but arent crimped. What should i do? Any suggestion from any of you that reload this caliber? Thanks.

 

[Wisconsinner]

I understand you wanting to crimp the bullets, However it isn't necessary if you are running sufficient neck tension. 2 thou neck tension is more than enough. I would load a round, measure it. Then put pressure on the tip of the bullet on your loading bench and see if it is seated deeper in the case, just for piece of mind.

 

[bmash]

when I crimp 300BO - and most other cases, I use the Lee Factory Crimp die. No problems...

 

[Festeraxp]

Okay I’ll look into it thank you.

 

[eklarsen]

I shoot 300BO a ton and reload them all, never crimp.

 

[Festeraxp]

That was all I needed to hear. Thanks.

 

[padom]

Never crimped the 1000's of 300blk I've loaded in my life

 

[Festeraxp]

What bullets are you guys using?

 

[db2000]

Never crimp as well. RCBS die. No issues.