First Dummy Cartridge

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First Dummy Cartridge

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I loaded a test cartridge... I think I have my dies set up right..

Here's the data.. 9mm, 124 Montana Gold CMJ, RN (.355), OAL = 1.1, the crimp is at .378 the same as the two factory rounds I have.

I am going to use Titegroup and make 5ea at 4.0, 4.1, 4.3..

I dropped it in my XDm 9mm barrel and it fit just fine just like Win and Federal factory 9mm and they are 1.15 OAL.

Here's what has me confused... and yes this is my first ever CF round..

Please look at the picture below... I can see where the bullet is set to, kinda like a bulge. I can feel it when I run my hand over it. I loaded a test with a 147 lead (.357) and this did not happen...

Bottom Line... Is this normal or do I have a problem..

Thanks for any help,

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