My point from other threads is why you would download a cartridge as STANDARD practice rather than simply using the "lower" cartridge.
Certainly, there are times/reasons to "download" a cartridge but it makes no sense to me to buy a 22-250 and load it to 223 levels, or even "mild" 22-250 levels because of "accuracy" when it's a virtual guarantee that some other combination of powder/bullet/primer will give you BOTH the accuracy AND the missing velocity.
Also, your premise that cartridges can not be safely downloaded to "lesser" cartridge levels is false. Certainly it is not appropriate with certain powders or possibly other components but it CAN be done.
Trail Boss can be used to load cartridges to VERY low levels. A 30-06, for example, can be loaded to MUCH LESS than 30-30 levels with Trail Boss. Because the pressure is low and barrel vibrations minimal, many Trail Boss loads exhibit excellent accuracy.
Alas, the arguments have all been made and no one's mind is changing. It's a free country. Load what you want.
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