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[sangerpb]

I'd like some input from you guys. I just finished loading 3 sets of 10 new loads I'm trying. This is the second time I've loaded and the first time I've loaded by myself. I ended up ruining a couple in the press and had to redo about 4. The first 2 went smooth, but I bumped the scale and didn't notice I moved the amount up by 1 grain. So instead of the max at 25 grains I had somewhere between 25-26. I excluded the last 2 rounds I loaded, but what I'd like to know is if I can shoot these two rounds safely. Thank you.

[Frank]

Hard to say, Sanger. Just depends... on lots of things. What pressure signs, if any, were getting with the 25 gr loads? Temp plays a BIG part. In cooler, especially 65 degrees & under, the loads can be hotter with no problem.Personally, I would just pull the bullets, weigh the charge again, & seat new bullets in them. Not worth the risk of blowing a primer or pitting the bolt face, or worse in other words. Just MHO is all.Good LuckFrank

[sangerpb]

cool. I'll just pull the bullets and re-weigh.

[ShooterJohn]

That's the safest thing to do. Frank is right on about possible problems. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

[sangerpb]

That's the safest thing to do. Frank is right on about possible problems. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

No problem, now that I know the process it goes pretty quick? If i tap out the bullet I don't have to resize the neck? I just need to measure powder and repress?

[Frank]

You are correct....

[sangerpb]

sweet! makes me happy! I'm going to try to load a few more today.

[Stiff Neck]

If i tap out the bullet I don't have to resize the neck? I just need to measure powder and repress?

I wouldn't do that. If you remove the bullet, you should resize the neck before you re-insert the bullet. Otherwise it probably won't shoot like the other ones. Consistency is the key to accuracy.