any need to crimp?

[Floatingforeman]

is there any need to crimp for a bolt action? its .223

 

[scap99]

Re: any need to crimp?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2251305

 

[Floatingforeman]

Re: any need to crimp?

Thanks

 

[samnev]

Re: any need to crimp?

I have never had to crimp 223 in either semi's or bolt actions.

 

[MitchAlsup]

Re: any need to crimp?

With 0.003 neck tension; no
With 0.001 neck tension: yes

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Re: any need to crimp?

So long as the neck tension is <span style="font-weight: bold">good and uniform</span>, no crimp is needed.