Changing seating depth after crimped

[Dave Pag]

Is there any danger of seating a 9mm bullet a couple hundredths after it has been crimped? The case is not charged with a maximum load so i know there is room in the case. I’m just curious about the round being crimped, is it ok to seat the bullet lower then re-crimp it? Any info about this situation would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Doug Beach]

If it’s a taper crimp that isn’t excessive, you won’t hurt anything. Just look at each one, make sure you aren’t buckling the case or shaving the bullet.

 

[243winxb]

Some types of bullets may shave lead, coating or plating. Jacketed is no problem.

I have used my thumb nail to remove the ring of lead.