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I'm reloading for semi-auto's must I use cannelured bullets?

I have reloaded for years for bolts single shots etc. I've always used a friction fit for seating but with the auto's I'm having feeding problems. Can I crimp in non-cannelured bullets or do I have to use only bullets with a cannelure to crimp to?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I frequently use non-cannelured bullets to reload for semi-autos. I use a Lee factory crimp die on them and they work fine. I've done this with .223 for Mini-14 and AR-15, .30 carbine for M1 Carbine, .308 for M1A1, and .30-06 for M1 Garand. I've never had any problems.

    Source(s): experience
  • 1 decade ago

    I have only been reloading for about 5 years now and most of my reloading is for bolt action like you. But, I have loaded for my semi-auto and have used Nosler 150 Ballistic tips and just did a roll crimp. I work with several who reload and they told me that would be okay, just something to hold the bullet in place. Using the cannelure would be better, but they told me that you can load without using them.

    Source(s): Reloading for 5 years for 30-06 bolt action and semi-auto, 38/357, 8x57, 380, 9mm and 303 British.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You can use a non cannelured bullet but at least with my -06 you should full length resize the brass. Of course every gun is different from the next so you will have to do the trial and error thing to find out.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes you can, I always have. just watch how much you crimp, if it's too hard you may shorten the lifespan of your brass.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Anyone who reloads for a semi will find out shortly what its like to have a gun blow up. Dummy.

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