IMHO the Lee Factory Crimp Die (FCD) is great for jacketed bullets, but NOT for plated or cast bullets. Why? Cast or plated bullets are typically at least 0.001 larger than jacketed bullets and if you use the FCD it will squeeze them undersized and result in blow-by that will cause leading and...
1. When you say "Lee hand loader" are you using the loader you use with a hammer, or is it a press?
2. What manual are you using?
3. What bullet, what powder, what charge, no crimp......whacking the slide to dislodge live rounds....
On second thought.....No offence intended, but...
Good methodology, good procedure. I would make one tiny recommendation, stick with the same brand of brass when comparing loads. Why? For example, in my experience, R-P brass usually has thinner case walls than Winchester, and might give different pressures. Other brands are less uniform...
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First it's good you are asking questions, but...
Lets back this up a bit....I don't believe your HORNANDY manual gives you a COL for BERRYS bullets, it give you a COL for a HORNADY bullet. Maybe you're too young for this analogy, but would you use a Ford shop manual to get the timing...