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Johnny Guest · May 17, 2001, 07:14 PM

I have been a little remiss about keeping this caution message toward the top of this forum in recent weeks.

I became a little worried about it this afternoon, when a fairly new participant posted some load data concerning .357 magnum with Alliant 2400 powder. It was WAY beyone maximum shown in the first manual that came to hand. I wasn't too personally worried, because the data included the EXACT same load that I used fairly recently. But, I went to the Alliant powder web page, and found the member's load (and mine, remember) was under the maximum listed for that bullet and powder.

Just goes to show you: Not all loading manuals agree. But it sure doesn't hurt to check two or three sources before galloping over to the ragged edge of safety.

BTW--I also got pressure signs when using the load mentioned.

Best regards to all,
Johnny

We can't be

May 17, 2001, 07:14 PM	#25
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	RESTATEMENT OF DOCTRINE I have been a little remiss about keeping this caution message toward the top of this forum in recent weeks. I became a little worried about it this afternoon, when a fairly new participant posted some load data concerning .357 magnum with Alliant 2400 powder. It was WAY beyone maximum shown in the first manual that came to hand. I wasn't too personally worried, because the data included the EXACT same load that I used fairly recently. But, I went to the Alliant powder web page, and found the member's load (and mine, remember) was under the maximum listed for that bullet and powder. Just goes to show you: Not all loading manuals agree. But it sure doesn't hurt to check two or three sources before galloping over to the ragged edge of safety. BTW--I also got pressure signs when using the load mentioned. Best regards to all, Johnny We can't be