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Adamantium · October 12, 2011, 11:10 PM

The best way to account for the variables you are encountering it so start from a reduce load (90%) and working it up to max while watching for pressure signs. This is the best way to substitute a primer, FMJ for JHP of the same weight, brass brand, etc.

For Promo you will just use the Red Dot data. 4.5 to 5.0 max matches up with my 2004 Alliant manual as well. The different density won't affect you if you are using a scale.

OAL length is a guideline and if you are going off a JHP load the OAL is going to be off. Look on Remington or Federals website and see what they are using as a OAL for 230 FMJ load and start with that.

Did I miss something?

October 12, 2011, 11:10 PM	#2
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,021	The best way to account for the variables you are encountering it so start from a reduce load (90%) and working it up to max while watching for pressure signs. This is the best way to substitute a primer, FMJ for JHP of the same weight, brass brand, etc. For Promo you will just use the Red Dot data. 4.5 to 5.0 max matches up with my 2004 Alliant manual as well. The different density won't affect you if you are using a scale. OAL length is a guideline and if you are going off a JHP load the OAL is going to be off. Look on Remington or Federals website and see what they are using as a OAL for 230 FMJ load and start with that. Did I miss something?