The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Are Double charges really a problem with the 550B?

kjm · February 9, 2001, 03:43 PM

I don't think you're wrong. My problem with loading pistol ammunition is that I sometimes get lulled into the rythm, and run out of primers or powder and load a few rounds w/o either and then have to weigh all the rounds in the bin to see which ones are missing a powder charge (primers missing are obvious as you stated the powder spilling all over the base).

I suppose a double charge would be possible (though unlikely) in cases like the .357 Mag where the max charge of 231 would only fill about half the case, but surely someone would notice when placing the bullet on top that it was over charged. I try to use 4227 when loading .357 mag anyway because I shoot it in a rifle and the 4227 seems to work well.

Just my opinion.

February 9, 2001, 03:43 PM	#2
kjm Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,871	I don't think you're wrong. My problem with loading pistol ammunition is that I sometimes get lulled into the rythm, and run out of primers or powder and load a few rounds w/o either and then have to weigh all the rounds in the bin to see which ones are missing a powder charge (primers missing are obvious as you stated the powder spilling all over the base). I suppose a double charge would be possible (though unlikely) in cases like the .357 Mag where the max charge of 231 would only fill about half the case, but surely someone would notice when placing the bullet on top that it was over charged. I try to use 4227 when loading .357 mag anyway because I shoot it in a rifle and the 4227 seems to work well. Just my opinion.