OAL for .357 with HBWC?

[dualsport]

I'm experimenting with different target loads for my Model 19. I'm trying the Hornady 148 HBWC usually used for .38 target loads. Seat it down flush like with the .38? Suggestions are welcome.

[checkenbach]

Make it flush just like the .38's. I use the same load in .357 148 HBWC loads as my .38 loads. I taper crimp also, no need to roll crimp, as theses are low pressure rounds, and I've had no set back issues, but you can use a LIGHT roll crimp if it makes you feel better.

[XDRoX]

You can either crimp into the cannelure or seat it flush. I like to seat them flush with a roll crimp. Not really sure if one's more accurate than the other. I only load mouse farts with mine and shoot them from a .357. They feel like 22 they're so light. I chrono'd them at 600fps.

[dualsport]

Thanks guys. I'll seat them flush in the .357 cases over 4 gr. of Unique and a very slight roll crimp. No taper crimp die. Also testing three other loads. Range day tomorrow.

[Bill Steele]

I use the cannelure and a roll crimp. I like to have a little something to grab onto if I have to pull a bullet for some reason.

[XDRoX]

I use the cannelure and a roll crimp. I like to have a little something to grab onto if I have to pull a bullet for some reason.

You don't use a kinetic puller Bill?

[Bill Steele]

What? A new got to have gizmo?

You don't use a kinetic puller Bill?

Nah, I got one of those fancy RCBS collet pullers. Keeps all those different presses occupied...

I am such a sucker for all these gizmos.