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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Load Density, Bullet Jump, Case Air Space
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<blockquote data-quote="MagnumManiac" data-source="post: 2261997" data-attributes="member: 10755"><p>Compressing a powder does not make it dangerous.</p><p>A normal rifle powder actually burns a little better when compressed.</p><p>Powders like TrailBoss are not normal, they are formulated to fill a case, without compression to get reasonable velocity for specific type shooting, it does not like being compressed and has been known to be dangerous.</p><p>When I look at info regarding case fill, such as what's listed by Nosler, I test my own cases volume to the base of the neck with a Burette that is marked in tenths of CC's.</p><p>I use isopropyl alcohol and I also load my comp rounds using CC's rather than weight, as specific gravity changes with air temperature and humidity.</p><p>Consistency is key and I find this method of percentage to case fill works best for me. If I check weigh the charges I find on different days that the charge varies while the volume stays the same. I know the factories charge by volume and it is consistent.</p><p></p><p>Cheers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MagnumManiac, post: 2261997, member: 10755"] Compressing a powder does not make it dangerous. A normal rifle powder actually burns a little better when compressed. Powders like TrailBoss are not normal, they are formulated to fill a case, without compression to get reasonable velocity for specific type shooting, it does not like being compressed and has been known to be dangerous. When I look at info regarding case fill, such as what’s listed by Nosler, I test my own cases volume to the base of the neck with a Burette that is marked in tenths of CC’s. I use isopropyl alcohol and I also load my comp rounds using CC’s rather than weight, as specific gravity changes with air temperature and humidity. Consistency is key and I find this method of percentage to case fill works best for me. If I check weigh the charges I find on different days that the charge varies while the volume stays the same. I know the factories charge by volume and it is consistent. Cheers. [/QUOTE]
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