A Question Regarding OAL

[grant22]

I'm doing some intro loads with .380 acp. I am using 95 gr lead round nose Missouri Bullets. The closest load in my Lyman manual is lead 90 gr and is shown to be a .980" OAL. Here is a pic of a bullet I have done @ .980" OAL.......does it look right? Or should the case mouth be above the bullet ridge? Is that a crimp line? THX

[WileyWilly]

That should be fine. That is exactly the way that I make my .380acp

[grant22]

Thx for the reply.

I just got back from the range. I took 20 rds each of 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, and 3.4 grains and 2.8 grains of Unique was the most accurate at 10 yards.

[WileyWilly]

You're welcome, One of my favorite .380 loads is 3gr. of Unique.

[grant22]

What type/weight bullet?

[WileyWilly]

98gr lead round nose from Dardas Cast Bullets