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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Can reduced loads explode?
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<blockquote data-quote="Reloader222" data-source="post: 985434" data-attributes="member: 25295"><p>The answer is YES! Especially ball powder. The reason being that the powder density is low, ball powder ignites slower and the primer flash then only ignites the top of the powder. This is enough to push the bullet in the barrel. The bullet then stops for a few milli-seconds and then the rest of the powder ignites causing a secondary explosion. It is then that the stuck bullet must move forward again, the pressure goes overboard and you have an explosion. </p><p></p><p>Look up the link on reduced loads. There are certain minimums and certain powders to avoid. Do it with great care!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reloader222, post: 985434, member: 25295"] The answer is YES! Especially ball powder. The reason being that the powder density is low, ball powder ignites slower and the primer flash then only ignites the top of the powder. This is enough to push the bullet in the barrel. The bullet then stops for a few milli-seconds and then the rest of the powder ignites causing a secondary explosion. It is then that the stuck bullet must move forward again, the pressure goes overboard and you have an explosion. Look up the link on reduced loads. There are certain minimums and certain powders to avoid. Do it with great care! [/QUOTE]
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