Speer .357sig Gold Dot Bullets are out of stock, so I am using Rem 124grJHP bullets with once fired Speer cases for range practice. I'm using a Lee factory Crimp die to put a really gorilla strong crimp on the bullet to hold it in place, AND STILL, THE GLOCK 33 SLIDE PUSHES THE BULLET INTO THE CASE! Yes, I know the 357sig case has a very shallow neck, but I was shocked that even a super tight crimp can't hold the bullet firm. My only hope now is that perhaps the crimp is partly on the bullet ogive.....and the 357sig Speer bullet may eliminate that problem if it has a longer bearing surface. I've been doing handloading for pistols now since the 1970's for everything from the 380, 45, 9mm, 40SW, and the 10mm to the 44Mag. But my first experience trying to load the 357sig at my bench yesterday has been a real problem and a first for me!! I have a gulp in my throat, & sinking feeling " Did I just blow $800!!" ......because if I can't reload for a pistol, then I don't keep it.
Anybody out there handloading for the Glock 357sig experience this? Have you had better luck with your handloads then this? What bullets are you using? Can you use once fired cases before it gets too weak to grip the bullet firmly?
Anybody out there handloading for the Glock 357sig experience this? Have you had better luck with your handloads then this? What bullets are you using? Can you use once fired cases before it gets too weak to grip the bullet firmly?
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