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I would never exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum charge without working up in .2 gr increments using new or once-fired brass, all of the same manufacturer and lot. Inspect each and every spent case for signs of excessive pressure at each .2 gr developmental increment. Cartridge overall length becomes critical as the load pressure reaches the operating maximum pressure. Use a chronograph to check velocities and stop when you have achieved your velocity goal. Loads developed over the maximum recommended charge weight should never be fired in an alternate firearm without redeveloping the load. Likewise, if you change primer brand, case brand, powder lot, or ambient air temperature, you must redevelop your load. Unless you have a firearm with a compensator such as a USPSA Open Division handgun, I would not even go to all of the trouble. A better solution is to pick a powder that you can use to achieve the desired bullet velocity without exceeding the manufacturer's recommendations. I prefer handloads that duplicate factory specifications in both pressure and velocity. Making major power factor can sometimes be a problem with certain firearm/ammunition combinations but a chronograph will provide the necessary reassurance that you have the velocity that you need to make major with a given bullet. For some of us, finding a place to use a chronograph can be a problem as busy public ranges often slow productivity to a crawl. Also, not all powders are readily available. Select a suitable powder/bullet combination and do your homework! Good luck and safe shooting.

I had, what I believe to be, a case head separation in a Glock 35 MOS. The load consisted of the following: mixed cases, CCI 500 small pistol primers, Montana Gold 180 gr JHP bullet, and 6.7 gr of HS-6. I had only fifty rounds of the load remaining when the accident occurred. The remainder of the match ammo was the same with the powder charge changed to 4.7 gr. of Titegroup. The cartridge length was 1.130" with sufficient taper crimp to prevent setback. Damage to the pistol was limited: thrown mag release and extractor and a stuck case wall in the chamber of the factory barrel. After rebuilding the pistol and replacing the barrel with a KKM Precision to eliminate case bulge, I am seriously considering disassembly of the remaining reloads to prevent another occurrence of case head separation. I disassembled the remainder of the HS-6 load to check powder charge weights and found no problem. Additionally, I have sorted all of the reloads by case head and culled the odd head stamps and head stamps reported to be defective, i.e. the head stamp "FC". Is the Titegroup charge too heavy with the MG bullet fired through the KKM barrel? The load is listed as maximum in several sources of reloading data.

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If the manual says it is safe, then it probably is. I just did a bit of searching on the web, turned up nothing in the load range you have, but i did find one recipe for 6.0 grains for a 230FMJ. Also, in your manual, the 185 grain bullet, is it a jacketed bullet or lead? If it's jacketed, then you are a bit hot. Load plated to lead recipes. But my real question is, why so hot? That's got to be punishing in that G30.... I wanted a load that approximated the load carried for self-defense: CCI 185 gr. Gold Dots with an advertised velocity of 1050 fps. However, I know that reduced loads are much more pleasant to shoot.

In the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, 6th Edition, the maximum load of Bullseye is 7.0 gr using a 185 gr. bullet(p. 828). I have loaded the following components accordingly: Starline +P brass - New CCI 300 or Wolfe Large Pistol primers Alliant Bullseye Powder - 7.0 gr. Rainier 185 gr Plated Hollow Point C.O.L. 1.230" Chronographed speed of 1010 fps from a 3.5" barrelled Glock 30SF The load shows no signs of excessive pressure. However, several other sources of loading data indicates a maximum charge of Bullseye to be significantly less with bullets weighing 185 gr. Is the load safe? Should I disassemble the remaining rounds of ammo and reduce the charge?