Setting Seating depth and cartridge Overall Length
A nice cross-sectional pictorial demonstrating correct seating depth.
Confirm OAL with Reference source: SIG 357, 1.140” to 1.130” Set in middle of tolerance range: 1.1350”
Set dial indicator to Zero on a 1.135 standard .. Easy to spot check as you reload.
Moving right to step 9, station 5 to set the case crimp.
Station 5 .. 9-4 Round is being ejected by the eject wire.
This shows correctly crimped bullets and cases. NOTE there are various types of crimps used, this is what I get with my Dillon pistol dies. The 357 SIG and 38 Special (top left and bottom left) are crimped on a cannelured bullet, Top right; 200gr SWC, 45 Long Colt and same bullet in a 45 ACP
This is very much a Visual and Feel setting .. You can measure it, worth doing when you start, but experience will let you judge a wide range of: Case-Bullet combinations.
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