Unkl Chuck
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A very educational thread, a 'should read' for reloaders.
I've been loading for many years, my Speer #8 is on a shelf somewhere. A habit I would recommend for all reloaders and handloaders is a log book for loads with range notes from firing. Paying attention to standard safety protocols such as only 1 powder available at a time. Same with primers and projectiles as well. When finished with a specific load, complete the loading, box and label before moving to the next. Yes, you'll need more boxes sometimes, but you'll probably miss mkl's thriller in post #26.
Every little change can affect pressure, start working with an interior ballistics program like GRT to see how much a small change can make.
Pressure signs can vary in different firearms, I do a lot of Contender shooting and the Contender is 'notorious' for things like cratering and flattened primers particularly when fire-forming brass. Pay attention, keep notes, and learn your firearm.
Always start at a safe load and work up slowly.
I've been loading for many years, my Speer #8 is on a shelf somewhere. A habit I would recommend for all reloaders and handloaders is a log book for loads with range notes from firing. Paying attention to standard safety protocols such as only 1 powder available at a time. Same with primers and projectiles as well. When finished with a specific load, complete the loading, box and label before moving to the next. Yes, you'll need more boxes sometimes, but you'll probably miss mkl's thriller in post #26.
Every little change can affect pressure, start working with an interior ballistics program like GRT to see how much a small change can make.
Pressure signs can vary in different firearms, I do a lot of Contender shooting and the Contender is 'notorious' for things like cratering and flattened primers particularly when fire-forming brass. Pay attention, keep notes, and learn your firearm.
Always start at a safe load and work up slowly.