Originally Posted by Daveh
Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
I like the boat-tail on the 147 XTP. No need to flare case mouths, or crimp.


Shane- you don't crimp this load due to the bullet?


Dave, I don't crimp mainly because I don't need to flare the case mouth to start the bullet. I suppose a 147 gr puts more bearing surface in the case than some of the shorter bullets do as well. Never had any bullet slippage.