meplat trimming...

[bsumoba]

I have a whidden pointer and Im using this for both my 6.5mm and 7mm hybrids. I have a bit of jaggedness on the tips after pointing. I only point to get the bullet to close about half the size of the hollow point of the original bullet.

Question is do you meplat trim before pointing, or point, trim, point, or point, then trim?

Is this added process worth it? can i just point or will I see some inconsistencies at the range with vertical or shot dispersion?

 

[johara1]

Before and only once and get a good mic. you want no expansion when you point and measure to the .0001……… jim

 

[Corey Schwanz]

Trim first, then point.

 

[amlevin]

I use an MCR (Montour Custom Rifle) meplat trimmer. First trim the meplat then use the small countersink tool to clean out the opening and put a small chamfer on it. When pointing, the metal now has a place to go without risk of distorting the rest of the bullet.

 

[BenPerfected]

Here is another opinion from the Whidden Gunworks website.

4. For maximum possible accuracy, we suggest this procedure. Point the bullets, then trim the meplat slightly. To remove the burrs left from the trimming, either repoint them or use fine sandpaper around the outside of the meplat.