[Wizard]

Am I correct in assuming that you still put a taper crimp on jacketed bullets? I have only loaded lead, but am going to order something for defensive loads.....

 

[Terry_P]

What caliber? If it's a revolver then I roll crimp and auto I taper crimp. Some taper crimp all. It also depends on the bullet style.

 

[deputy125]

for autos, i only taper crimp

for single shots and revolvers, if the bullet has a crimp grove---i roll crimp on moderate to heavy loads and don't bother to crimp at all on light 38's.........

 

[Deadeye]

I taper crimp my .45auto but not a real hard crimp (Auto pistols headspace on the mouth of the cartidge). For my .45Colt &.44mag. I usually taper crimp unless I'm really loading Hot then I just set my die to seat the bullet then I run them thru a Lee factory crimp die. I'll do some research & see if I can find you some info on crimping. (what the hell I'm bored tonight anyway)

Here's some good info on Die adjustment & crimping
http://www.chuckhawks.com/adjust_reloading_dies.htm

P.S. I suggest crimping anything with a crimp groove (thats what its for)!

 

[Wizard]

I'll be loading some configuration of jacketed bullets in 9mm, .38sp, and .45acp. And, of course, I will be using the Lee factory crimp die.