Well here is an update:
I am in the process of loading another batch of these bullets with some changes.
CCI 350 primers instead of the WLR
Using my tighter RCBS carbide sizer rather than the Lyman
Using my much tighter RCBS expander rather than the Lyman
And upping the charge from 21.5 to 22.0 grains of H110.
But here's the problem.
I did some measuring and even if I seat that bullet to the upper crimp groove which will seat it .065" deeper, there is almost an 1/8" gap between the bottom of the bullet and the powder.
Meaning my previous loads at 21.5grs has even more gap at around 3/16" ±.
I can't seat this bullet any deeper because if I do it will be seated past the curve of the bullet and I won't be able to put a crimp on it.
Now what?
Perhaps I should just fertilize the yard with the H110 and use black powder like Elmer Keith did.
:twisted:
Any suggestions at this point?
Joe