In message , Bob Minchin
writes
Cut the end of the solid core at an angle to the axis to help insert
it.

Is this in relation to pushing it into the crimp pin, or for use with a
connector with just the core as the connector? I can see it might help.

NB AFAIK BNC connectors don't have the frequency range to be used for
satellite tv type signals.

Thanks for triggering me to check.
--
Bill