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Okay guys.
Lots of good advice here. I concur with Gene, the bullet weight could also be a factor, a 77gr. projo over a hot 52 gr. load can cause serious problems.
Follow this.
1. Be very cautious when shooting unknown reloads. I will only use reloads from a couple of buddies that I know to be as anal about it as me. Companies that reload have to carry serious liability insurance, for a good reason.
2. Inspect the first few fired cases at the beginning of the shooting session and from each new batch closely. The eye you save may be your own. While visual inspection is not necessarily a good way to detect pressure, popped or blown primers are definitely a sign of trouble, STOP!
3. If a problem occurs, stop shooting immediately, clear all weapons, take note of any observations by all shooters, collect the brass, unfired rounds, and any other evidence.
4. Have an experienced reloader inspect the brass and tear down the rounds, inspecting the cases, powder, and projos. He should have a good scale, or he is not an experienced reloader.
The weapon is an instrument of lethal force. With bad ammo, it can become as dangerous on the shooting end as it is downrange. Be careful and if something seems wrong, STOP SHOOTING and figure it out!
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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