Ever see a crimp like this???

[skosh69]

Just bought some Aguila 124 gr RN bullets and look at the cannelure about half way down the case. Never seen that before on a semi auto cartridge. I've seen it on some 44 mag cases though.

I put a Federal 115 gr RN next to it for reference.

While I didn't measure the OAL, it is noticeably shorter too.

I split a case with a buddy ($10 per 50) and he says he has had no problems with them feeding, so I'm really not worried, just curious.

Thanks in advance.

[Riverpigusmc]

It's a cannulere (sp)?. It keeps the bullet from seating too deep during production. The oal is due to the bullet profile. The Federal is not as rounded at the nose

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

It's a cannulere (sp)?. It keeps the bullet from seating too deep during production. The oal is due to the bullet profile. The Federal is not as rounded at the nose

Exactly!!! But I've never seen this before on semi auto ammo. Weird?

[Riverpigusmc]

I've seen it on certain brands yup

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

I've seen it on certain brands yup

Thanks. You can close this puppy down now.....

[Gatorade]

I usually see it on .38/.357 but occasionally I will see it on .45 and 9mm. I don't recall it on .40 or .32

[pitor]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

I've seen it on certain brands yup

Me too, Aguila 9mm

[Blackgun]

I have some old semi auto ammo with a crimp like that.

[Caleb]

Never seen that Ell, especially that far down on the case.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Blackgun

I have some old semi auto ammo with a crimp like that.

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