Scott-NC
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I'm new to reloading and I'm reloading 230 gr fmj winchester 45 ACP bullets with 3.8 gr bullseye powder, in accordance with my Lyman manual. I'm working with a Dillon 550b, and paying attention - especially when going from stage 2 to 3- even when having issues with stage 1- priming the case. So I think I have it all together.
But- I'd like to know the range of possibilities.... As I said I'm paying attention- and I think there is little chance of double charging a case. BUT WHAT IF I DID? The max suggested load is 5.3 gr of bullseye. Since I'm going with the starting load of 3.8 gr if I were to somehow load double- 7.6 gr- what would be the likely outcome if it were actually fired? Is this an automatic hand amputation? Would it typically just destroy the gun?
Again- I am being very careful, but I'm mindful of the severity of making a mistake. I'd like to hear from those that have made a mistake- and what the results were.
But- I'd like to know the range of possibilities.... As I said I'm paying attention- and I think there is little chance of double charging a case. BUT WHAT IF I DID? The max suggested load is 5.3 gr of bullseye. Since I'm going with the starting load of 3.8 gr if I were to somehow load double- 7.6 gr- what would be the likely outcome if it were actually fired? Is this an automatic hand amputation? Would it typically just destroy the gun?
Again- I am being very careful, but I'm mindful of the severity of making a mistake. I'd like to hear from those that have made a mistake- and what the results were.