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Old July 18, 2012, 04:16 PM   #4
Clifford L. Hughes
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Kimio:

Powder burn rate is nothing more than how fast the powder releases its energy. Its only benefit to the reloader is to help choose a powder for a given caliber. Small cases like the .22 hornet require a fast powder; Medium cases like the .243 require a medium bruing rate; large magnum require a slow burning rate. With some calibers there's an over lap. However, you needn't worry about burning rate if you have a good reloading manual.

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