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If I am using a standard sizing die, I do not use a crimp with non cannelured bullets. The die provides enough neck tension.

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Depending on the sizing die that you are using, that isn’t unusual to see a slight bulge in the brass. Your sizing dies is probably undersizing the brass, this helps to prevent setback when the bullet is chambering.

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I struggled with the 69s but the 75s work much better.

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No experience with the 135 Nuke but my first choice would be with Ramshot Silhouette.

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I assume that you are loading for 9mm Luger/9×19?

The Vihtavuori manual shows 2.8-3.4 grains with a 147 plated bullet and 2.5-2.8 grains with a jacketed 147.

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Nicely done.

The 75 has shot very well for me as well.

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Are you getting similar groups as the Bergers?

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No, they are not a VLD profile

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The 69 3GH bullets are good for the price point, but don’t expect them to be a Sierra Matchking.

TAC is a great powder for these.

I have not done any hunting with them.

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It depends.

You may need to sort the bullets by measuring them. Hornady and Sinclair sell the comparator tools to do this.

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I have seen reloaders modify a seating stem by using JB Weld or similar. They add a dab to the tip of the stem and press the bullet into it to create a custom stem after it cures. This helps to make better contact with the stem.

Another thing to consider is brass capacity. Doing thing like sorting brass by weight and headstamp can help with lowering velocity deviation.

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You could use them for 7.62×39 and 7.62x54r as well?

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I put a good chamfer on the inside of the mouth with a deburring tool.

My seating die is a Redding Match, and I don’t see any issues. Just set the bullet on top of the mouth and guide it into the die on the way up.

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H335 would be my first choice for that bullet, or see if you can find some surplus WC844, it is the canister powder version of H335. Watch out for scammers selling it online.

Hodgdon’s online Reloading Center has data for IMR4064. 23.0 starting, 25.7C Max. C=compressed powder

It is a little slow burning for that application, but may work near the upper end.

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1.100 may be a little short. I run mine at 1.135 but you have to be careful if the throats are tight on your pistols. One thought is that the magazine lips may be losing control of the round before the bullet begins entering the chamber.

Are you using Glock mags in your PCC?

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