Originally Posted By: KRal
 Originally Posted By: Ed P 6989
Another thing is that I didn't crimp my loads. Could that be the culprit. The new loads I worked up were given a heavy crimp, but I haven't had a chance to try them yet.


That wouldn't have anything to do with, I wouldn't think. A crimp is just to keep a bullet from backing out during recoil, which has no effect on single shots.


That could have a lot to do with it. A tighter crimp will allow more pressure to build before the bullet leaves the case than a light or non crimp. This can affect MV, and MV deviations would explain vertical stringing.

Rod, too.

Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.