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Old November 2, 2014, 06:25 PM   #44
Gary L. Griffiths
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wonder if we can get someone with quikload to see how much psi 40gr of titegroup in a 7mm-08 really is.
Figuring a Sierra 150-gr bullet, 40 grs of Titegroup in a 7mm-08 works out to about 216555 PSI!!!

No wonder the rifle suffered a catastrophic failure!

Glad the OP's injuries weren't more serious. This is a good reminder that in this business, one little mistake can be catastrophic.
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