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Zak Smith · May 2, 2005, 03:22 PM

Be aware that by increasing seating depth, the initial pressure is increased. For example, a change in OAL of as little as 0.050" can increase the pressure by over 8000 psi in some handgun loads.

May 2, 2005, 03:22 PM	#5
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,675	Be aware that by increasing seating depth, the initial pressure is increased. For example, a change in OAL of as little as 0.050" can increase the pressure by over 8000 psi in some handgun loads. __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*