JA-bet you don't have enough room for a good crimp. I had trouble with my 2 5/8 shells. With what looks like the shot too far below the top of the shell I got good crimps. I have a couple of hundred loaded up right now without any empties to try on so I can't say for sure how for down you have to be - but it's more than one would think.
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Paul Harm
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