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<blockquote data-quote="pods8" data-source="post: 1077003" data-attributes="member: 83233"><p>Powder charge alone isn't a dead stopping point NOR is it a green flag to go to it when starting out simply for the fact that all components have lot to lot variations. For the same bullet/powder combo I've seen different reloading manuals have 2-3gr differences in maximum! </p><p></p><p>So if you work your way up towards the max and your velocity (when factoring in barrel length) is still reading low then it MAY be an indication you're running at lower pressures than what was tested.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Not that I'm recommending you run hot but one thing to keep in mind with 30-06 is the load data for that will be 60ksi and under as that is what it was rated for based on the firearms it could be used in. You're presumably using a modern bolt action that also could be chambered in 270win? 270win is loaded to 65ksi. So from a safety standpoint you likely are okay assuming your velocity isn't out of line. My $.02</p><p></p><p>That said if you find something a little accurate a bit slower you may want to just run that, 50-100fps doesn't make or break a cartridge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pods8, post: 1077003, member: 83233"] Powder charge alone isn't a dead stopping point NOR is it a green flag to go to it when starting out simply for the fact that all components have lot to lot variations. For the same bullet/powder combo I've seen different reloading manuals have 2-3gr differences in maximum! So if you work your way up towards the max and your velocity (when factoring in barrel length) is still reading low then it MAY be an indication you're running at lower pressures than what was tested. Not that I'm recommending you run hot but one thing to keep in mind with 30-06 is the load data for that will be 60ksi and under as that is what it was rated for based on the firearms it could be used in. You're presumably using a modern bolt action that also could be chambered in 270win? 270win is loaded to 65ksi. So from a safety standpoint you likely are okay assuming your velocity isn't out of line. My $.02 That said if you find something a little accurate a bit slower you may want to just run that, 50-100fps doesn't make or break a cartridge. [/QUOTE]
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