My hunting loads in my '06 and .243 are max. I weigh every powder charge to the nearest granule of 4064 or 3031.
All other loads for rifle or pistol are one or two grains under max, and I have no qualms about using a powder measure.
I may be a Nervous Nellie about this, but I just don't trust the overall uniformity of a powder measure for max loads. And, no, I've never had a problem when I re-checked the powder measures' settings during long stints of loading...
There's more to insurance than having a piece of paper from Aetna, et al...And after 49+ years of handloading I have both eyes and no powder marks on my face.
I have an early Dillon progressive. I also have a couple of RCBS presses. Used presses are pretty cheap. Double your fun and have both!
Later, Art
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