7600 pump?

[BretN]

I know the books say to crimp for pump actions. I just FL sized and loaded a box. I would think there'd be enough neck tension to hold the bullet. For target 30-06 starting loads, should I still crimp? Thanks.

 

[Alderman]

I don't know but I would just cycle them through the gun and see if OAL changes.


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[HeathSexton]

I've never crimped for them, I treat them like any other mag fed gun.

 

[FOTIS]

I have owned a few 35 whelens in the 7600. I never crimped

 

[BretN]

Thanks guys. I never understood how a pump would cause more trouble for a case than a bolt gun. Now semi-autos, I could see needing to crimp those.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I do crimp for my 35 Whelen. I guess I did it because the books said to so I did it and it works. I feel that the action is the same as a semi-auto but the only difference is I am doing the work not the big spring. It might not be needed but, I am still going to do it.

 

[JD338]

I used to have a 742 carbine in 30-06 and I never crimped the cases.
It shot well and I never had a problem.

JD338

 

[lhsako]

I know the books say to crimp for pump actions. I just FL sized and loaded a box. I would think there'd be enough neck tension to hold the bullet. For target 30-06 starting loads, should I still crimp? Thanks.

>>> no need. I had one 200 yrs ago when I started loading. try 50 grains IMR4064 w/ a 150 of some type. that load usually shoots pretty good in the 06.

 

[HeathSexton]

I don't crimp semi-auto rifles either.

I loaded a round for my AR and fed it from the mag 10 times and then checked OAL and concentricity and both were the same as when I loaded it.

 

[diverdown]

Same as JD. I have a 742 in 06 and have never crimped for it. No change noticed in OAL.

 

[FOTIS]

I crimp all levers and pistols. Even my 460 Bee does NOT get a crimp

 

[Divernhunter]

I have shot a Rem 760(same gun just older) in 30-06 since 1970. I have never crimped a single round and have never had any trouble. This is even with a ten round mag and fun shooting.