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February 13, 2017, 06:30 PM | #26 | |
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February 14, 2017, 11:09 AM | #27 |
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Thanks for all the info guys. I've decided to go with 16.5 gr of 296 since that's still under published max load data....and I was still getting good velocities.
As far as any pressure signs when I was working up to 17.2 gr, I did have flattened primers.....but I also had flattened primers at my starting load of 15.0 grains. By looking at them, you cannot tell the difference between the primers on the 15.0 loads and 17.2...they both are flattened the same. None of the loads had sticky brass after firing them....even the 17.2gr loads. I've always heard that flat primers wasn't a very effective way to read pressure in a case.....but if the fired brass started sticking in the cylinder, then you were definitely up into high pressure territory and needed to back off a bit. |
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Flattened primers is one thing, just part of an equation. Some primers flatten easier than others. Flowing primers is a sure sign of over pressure though. That is an absolute stop sign.
Sounds like you are on a good plan.
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I also like to keep an eye on cratered primer strikes. My 80 gr service rifle load is with 24.5 gr of Varget and the higher pressure is tough on my primers. I switched to using the CCI #41 5.56 primers.
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Flattened primers tell only one thing with certainty, that there was enough pressure to flatten the primer. They don't tell you what that pressure was, or whether it was above or below accepted operating standards. (and flattened primers CAN happen in either case, or neither, there are other factors involved.) In some ways, seeing flattened primers is like seeing the road is icy. Doesn't mean you can't safely drive, just means you are outside the "bare and dry pavement" comfort zone. To continue the comparison, when you get sticky cases, you aren't just driving on an icy road, you are sliding into the other lane, and through stop signs, so, brother, its time to SLOW DOWN...
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February 16, 2017, 12:45 AM | #31 |
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Excellent
What a great thread. Esp. the contributions by staff.
THANKS! I learned a lot.
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