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Sherman Wildcats pressure limits?
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<blockquote data-quote="RevJim" data-source="post: 1534608" data-attributes="member: 86754"><p>Thanks guys. The way you guys describe load workup, the pressure signs you see, etc, is exactly what I've always done it. My first Ackley was back in '82 with a new Mod 700 classic .257 Roberts reamed out. It had a very long throat, so I just kept adding powder until I saw flat primers, then backed off. I also got the best accuracy at the top speeds. I figure I was indeed "safe as could be expected" from my old Whelen AI, I just got spooked, its tough being a "one eyed Preacher", ha. I also got to thinking that since the 280 AI has been SAAMIed that it would be a good guideline on top loads for the Sherman. I'm not going to sweat it, if I want one, I'll get it and just be cautious, "as usual". Like I said, I always "hedged my bet" by using only new fireformed brass for hunting. In fact, I never shot practice loads beyond 4-5 times then canned them. There was a factory rep for Weatherby told my smith that their factory loads are pretty much all going about 72-74K! They "want you" buy their ammo and not reload, ha.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RevJim, post: 1534608, member: 86754"] Thanks guys. The way you guys describe load workup, the pressure signs you see, etc, is exactly what I've always done it. My first Ackley was back in '82 with a new Mod 700 classic .257 Roberts reamed out. It had a very long throat, so I just kept adding powder until I saw flat primers, then backed off. I also got the best accuracy at the top speeds. I figure I was indeed "safe as could be expected" from my old Whelen AI, I just got spooked, its tough being a "one eyed Preacher", ha. I also got to thinking that since the 280 AI has been SAAMIed that it would be a good guideline on top loads for the Sherman. I'm not going to sweat it, if I want one, I'll get it and just be cautious, "as usual". Like I said, I always "hedged my bet" by using only new fireformed brass for hunting. In fact, I never shot practice loads beyond 4-5 times then canned them. There was a factory rep for Weatherby told my smith that their factory loads are pretty much all going about 72-74K! They "want you" buy their ammo and not reload, ha. [/QUOTE]
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