Federal shells versus others

Full sizing your brass the round will fit your chamber, the inside of the case has less volume, so lower your listed charge by one grain & you'll be safe.
 
So, if Federal cases are slightly thicker, is there a concern about pressure like we've heard about 5.56 cases?

Not unless you're at or near max IMO. I haven't found it makes a lot of difference in 5.56 either. I only consider it if I'm using different brass on an existing load that is already on the hot side.
 
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