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Sport45 · March 28, 2012, 03:45 AM

The things that really matter are:

Seating Depth
Bullet Area in Contact with Barrel
Jacketed, Plated, or Lead

Change any one of those items and the pressure will change too. Always start at the published "starting" load for the weight and type bullet you are using. If no starting load is published reduce the max by 10%.

Unless you are useing H-110/W296. In that case don't reduce max by more than 3% and do some research in order to match your bullet at close as possible.

March 28, 2012, 03:45 AM	#16
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	The things that really matter are: Seating Depth Bullet Area in Contact with Barrel Jacketed, Plated, or Lead Change any one of those items and the pressure will change too. Always start at the published "starting" load for the weight and type bullet you are using. If no starting load is published reduce the max by 10%. Unless you are useing H-110/W296. In that case don't reduce max by more than 3% and do some research in order to match your bullet at close as possible. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.