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The Basics, Starting Out
flattened primer?
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<blockquote data-quote="nottoofar" data-source="post: 54912" data-attributes="member: 2160"><p>I usually work up in .5 grain increments until I get to where a small shiny mark starts to appear on the bottom of the brass, where the writing is. At that point I back off a grain and that is my max load. That is the extractor mark. On my rifle it is shaped like a half moon. I never pay any attention to the flatness of the primers, it will vary.</p><p>There are more complicated ways to measure pressure but this simple method has always worked for me. </p><p>Hopefully some folks here will explain some of their other ways and you can choose the method you prefer.</p><p></p><p>If you go to where your bolt is sticking you are getting into dangerous pressures.</p><p></p><p>When you are reloading the same brass look for loose primer pockets. If they are too loose you may want to back off another grain to extend the life of your brass.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nottoofar, post: 54912, member: 2160"] I usually work up in .5 grain increments until I get to where a small shiny mark starts to appear on the bottom of the brass, where the writing is. At that point I back off a grain and that is my max load. That is the extractor mark. On my rifle it is shaped like a half moon. I never pay any attention to the flatness of the primers, it will vary. There are more complicated ways to measure pressure but this simple method has always worked for me. Hopefully some folks here will explain some of their other ways and you can choose the method you prefer. If you go to where your bolt is sticking you are getting into dangerous pressures. When you are reloading the same brass look for loose primer pockets. If they are too loose you may want to back off another grain to extend the life of your brass. [/QUOTE]
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