Pressure signs?

[gahunter12]

Okay, that makes me feel good about what I'm seeing. I have no issues with the brass and I have looked them over for even the slightest crack or sign of cracking and expansion. I'm trying to stay well below the maximum, but using plated flat points-there isn't much data out there for them. I have the new Lyman manual coming to me tomorrow. Hopefully I will have good load data for lead that I can use further in order to find a better performing recipe. Thanks RC

Whats going on Sterling! I see you have found the best reloading forum on the net! If you will stick around here for a while, you will learn alot. RC is very wise when it comes to reloading.

 

[mdi]

Even if the primers are not smart a flattened primer is still a sign of pressure issues.

Maybe, maybe not. I depends on the gun, the primer, and primer seating (to some degree). Real flattened primers (the ones that are completely even with the case head) can indicate high pressures but are more often than not combined with other more reliable pressure signs.; case head expansion, difficult extraction, extractor/bolt marks on case head, and obliterated head stamps...

 

[ljnowell]

The only primers I flatttend where on my 40s where I pussed loads for testing.Have never flattened any with book loads talking about 20-30 k rounds ,only test loads past book.And did that to see what happens out of my gun.I believe the orig post shows 40s not rifles or any other cal.Goodluck!

I see this rapidly becoming another thread like the taper crimping deforming bullets.

Just because its something you havent seen doesnt mean that it isnt so.

 

[Astroangler]

Hey Derrick, I'm already learning a ton and look forward to learning more in the future! Really enjoying the community here on THR.