June 2, 2007, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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I got lucky
just getting back into reloading so even though I had loads worked up, I wanted to test my loads anyhow. I have two different brands of bullets so I also wanted to compare the two. I loaded 25 each (45 acp w/ 200gr LSWC) of the different brands with CCI proimers and 5.2gr W231. Went to the range and tested them out. They felt pretty hot for a lightweight target load which is what I was loading for. None the less, they were accurate and did not cause any problems.
Today, I got the chance to load up more. When I started loading, I double checked all of my settings. While I was weighing the powder, I noticed that the pan of the scale was just touching the reloading bench when the scale was showing that I was at 5.2 grains of powder. I decided to move the scale to insure that the pan could swing freely. Well, once I did that, I saw that I was not throwing 5.2 grains out of my powder measure. I was actually throwing 6.1. Needless to say, I was a little shocked. While a .45 can handle 6.1 and 200 grain bullet, I just wondered what would have happend if I was .9 grains off with a high pressure load like the .40 or if I was .9 gr off when I was already at the high end of the loading range. Anyhow, just proves once again that you must pay attention to everything everytime we reload. Be safe. |
June 2, 2007, 08:36 PM | #2 |
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Wow, glad you found that before something bad happened.
Rusty
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