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Jim Watson · April 26, 2005, 10:02 PM

I wouldn't worry about it.
A bulk ammo make like Ultramax or the usualy Cowboy loaders are not going to take the risk of loading too heavily for one of the more common rifles on the market. They leave that to small outfits like Buffalo Bore who provide plenty of warning.

And the warning about factory loads only is pure lawyerese. These rifles thrive on good handloads, you can learn to make better than you can buy.

Pedersoli is the best of the Eyetalian copies, the only one I have ever seen in real BPCR competition at ranges up to 600 yards.

April 26, 2005, 10:02 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	I wouldn't worry about it. A bulk ammo make like Ultramax or the usualy Cowboy loaders are not going to take the risk of loading too heavily for one of the more common rifles on the market. They leave that to small outfits like Buffalo Bore who provide plenty of warning. And the warning about factory loads only is pure lawyerese. These rifles thrive on good handloads, you can learn to make better than you can buy. Pedersoli is the best of the Eyetalian copies, the only one I have ever seen in real BPCR competition at ranges up to 600 yards.