scythefwd
Member
I know that flowing (cratered) primers and punctured primers can be indicators, but what are some others? I DO NOT intend to load max loads, but it is always good to know what to look for. I have only ever shot factory rounds, so I have never seen what an over pressure round looks like. Also, extractor imprints as well is a sign?
So here is my question. Will some of you more adventurous and experienced reloaders who have cases/primers that are exhibiting signs of over pressure post pictures and written descriptions of what you are seeing in the picture. I have a couple of good examples of a punctured primer and a flowing primer in the "why did this load all of a sudden become dangerously overpressure" thread. Just trying to consolidate. I see this becoming more of an issue as the economy gets worse... more people will look to reloading to save money and a picture guide of what to look for when you should be backing off your load might save a couple of fingers.
Example :
[picture]
Signs of over pressure seen in this pic
1. Primer flowing around firing pin.
2. Flattened primer
3. separated case head (not saying I'll see this stuff, but that is why I am asking)
Thanks
So here is my question. Will some of you more adventurous and experienced reloaders who have cases/primers that are exhibiting signs of over pressure post pictures and written descriptions of what you are seeing in the picture. I have a couple of good examples of a punctured primer and a flowing primer in the "why did this load all of a sudden become dangerously overpressure" thread. Just trying to consolidate. I see this becoming more of an issue as the economy gets worse... more people will look to reloading to save money and a picture guide of what to look for when you should be backing off your load might save a couple of fingers.
Example :
[picture]
Signs of over pressure seen in this pic
1. Primer flowing around firing pin.
2. Flattened primer
3. separated case head (not saying I'll see this stuff, but that is why I am asking)
Thanks