The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Powder burn rate: Can someone help explain this to me?

**Mike Irwin** · July 18, 2012, 09:59 AM

You can easily prevent what you're talking about by matching the powder speed to the case capacity and the bullet weight.

You do that by consulting a reloading manual.

Commercially reloaded ammunition from the large manufacturers is going to be safe in your firearm unless it is in poor condition or if it is an antique designed for use with black powder.

July 18, 2012, 09:59 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	You can easily prevent what you're talking about by matching the powder speed to the case capacity and the bullet weight. You do that by consulting a reloading manual. Commercially reloaded ammunition from the large manufacturers is going to be safe in your firearm unless it is in poor condition or if it is an antique designed for use with black powder. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.