Alemaniac
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- Feb 20, 2019
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Greetings all,
After the past 12 months of successful reloading (at the time of writing this), I've come across a concern as of last night...
I'm reloading .357 magnum using the following bullet and powder:
• Speer .357 158gr JHP (part #4211)
• IMR 4227
According to Speer's load data on their website, it states the following:
start charge - 15.0grs / max charge - 17.0grs
C.O.L. - 1.570"
(I'm using an RCBS die #18212)
I went with 15.2grs of IMR 4227 and when I'm seating the bullet, it would seem that the bottom of the bullet is contacting the powder and the maximum case length is correct. Is this safe? The load data does not indicate a compressed load.
With no gap between the powder and the bullet, wouldn't this cause excessive pressure? I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this situation.
Thank you,
Alemaniac
After the past 12 months of successful reloading (at the time of writing this), I've come across a concern as of last night...
I'm reloading .357 magnum using the following bullet and powder:
• Speer .357 158gr JHP (part #4211)
• IMR 4227
According to Speer's load data on their website, it states the following:
start charge - 15.0grs / max charge - 17.0grs
C.O.L. - 1.570"
(I'm using an RCBS die #18212)
I went with 15.2grs of IMR 4227 and when I'm seating the bullet, it would seem that the bottom of the bullet is contacting the powder and the maximum case length is correct. Is this safe? The load data does not indicate a compressed load.
With no gap between the powder and the bullet, wouldn't this cause excessive pressure? I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this situation.
Thank you,
Alemaniac