Crimping 22 Hornet

[AlanF]

I started crimping my 22 Hornet loads when I started loading with Lil'Gun powder. Previously I did not crimp when using WW680, IMR4227, WW296. How about you guys, do you crimp all your 22 Hornet loads (Lee Factory Crimp die) or just Lil'Gun loads?

 

[JEFFPPC]

I shot a lot of IMSHA Field Pistol with a 10 inch barrel. It shot an inch at 100 yds on an average day. I never crimped. Loaded with 2400 and 55 gr bullets.

 

[JSH]

Never crimped. Annealed every other time.

 

[rockhound78]

Never crimp even with Lil Gun

 

[kenacp]

Never crimped. Found Lil Gun does better with cci 450 primers, better SD.

 

[c170b]

I always do a light crimp.... Made a difference in my Annie..

 

[Mark M.]

I have never crimp my hornets, but use expanding mandrel for precise neck tension

 

[BAM]

I started crimping my 22 Hornet loads when I started loading with Lil'Gun powder. Previously I did not crimp when using WW680, IMR4227, WW296. How about you guys, do you crimp all your 22 Hornet loads (Lee Factory Crimp die) or just Lil'Gun loads?

What made you decide to crimp when using lil’gun.

 

[mike mccormick]

Case necks are really thin on the hornet. In my experience, crimping the hornet severely reduces case life. Necks split much more frequently.