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buck460XVR · June 18, 2011, 11:42 AM

The sooty cases may be a sign of too low of pressure. Not enough pressure to expand the case and seal it against the chamber. 231 is a great powder for accuracy, but it will be dirty at low pressure.

June 18, 2011, 11:42 AM	#8
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 1,102	The sooty cases may be a sign of too low of pressure. Not enough pressure to expand the case and seal it against the chamber. 231 is a great powder for accuracy, but it will be dirty at low pressure.