SDB dies and case length.

[Petrov]

Hey guys I am getting some shaved lead from my bullets when seating.

#2 station bells the case and drops the powder. Does the OAL of the cartridge affects how much it gets belled? (38 special)

Is the SDB 38 special die a roll crimp or taper?

[jmorris]

Yes, length of the case has a direct effect on how much bell a case will have. The longer it is, the more "bell" it will have. The "bell" has no effect on the OAL, however.

[Petrov]

I guess I will have to sort my 38 spcl brass. Some flares just fine other shaves the bullets.

Thank you.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Petrov

[DougCarden]

Adjust your bell down some more so you can bell all the cases....no need to sort....

DougC

[Petrov]

I am worried that if I bell some of my shorter cases my longer cases can be over belled.

I have some short winchester brass and long PMC brass.

[dillon]

Adjust the expander die using the shorter cases. 38/357 uses a roll crimp die

[Petrov]

I am loading 160 grain round nose bullets with no crimp groove, should I avoid roll crimping then? Just adjust enough the die to get rid of the flare?

[Oldgoat03]

There shouldn't be enough difference in case length to be an issue. Just adjust the flare to the shortest case and you should be good to go. I do not use a roll crimp on plated bullets without a crimp groove. I just remove the flare and press against the bench to test / esnure proper neck tension to avoid setback.