Nah, no crimp. Left over parts stuck together for giggles. Was pleased to find there was a bit of neck tension however. Wouldn't hold together in a repeater, but it wouldn't be obvious to the casual observer. Funny part of this exercise is the imponderables that pop up, and in this case, an answer or two. the bullet confirmed my earlier estimates of compatible dims for bullet heel, brass thickness and case diameter.

Amazes me how uppity wenches can be from time to time. laugh


I am..........disturbed.

Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain