Boy, I better throw out the N320 and TG I use to make major in 40 with then, since there's no way I'm getting any real good velocity safely. To say nothing of my N310!
Perhaps you didn't read the post of yours that I quoted? "Fast". Not fastest. Not powders X, Y, and Z. Again, I'm just trying to provide a little context for those who are reading your comments.
I'm just going to bring this post up under your post above to provide some context about what you bring to conversation. Titegroup is a pretty commonly used fast powder and can easily be used to make minor safely. Your conversation with someone at Western Powders aside (assuming your recollection of that conversation is better than your recollection of your conversation with Kneeling Atlas), it's clear you're a bit green when it comes to reloading. You might do well to soak up a little more knowledge in that arena, because at the rate you're giving it away what little you have won't last long. /PS +P+ isn't a Spec. I'm assuming you meant to say 'beyond +P'.
Cheaper than dirt isn't exactly some dinky fly by night outfit passing off reloads as first quality ammo. You don't need to remember the brand - post a link the the product - it will be available in your order history. The last poster got it right re: primer signs.
If head space is bad the primer is most likely pushing way out of the case before the case is thrust back against the bolt, causing what appear to be pressure signs in the primer. You wouldn't be likely to get incipient case head separation signs after a single firing even of a hot load.
Post a link to the ammo you bought. AE is good quality and shouldn't be the root cause. I'd say it's more likely explained by a head spacing issue.
They're not painted, they're anodized. The anodizing can be worn off. The silver ones are non-anodized. If you want your gear to stay looking new just use it for matches and don't practice. Your competition will thank you.
What about winchester? How do they rate?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
Teh suck. Hardest to insert and they flip out of my primer slide and go flying. I gave away 3K of them after switching to CCI / Fed.
I just did mine. Well, didn't totally replace, but flipped it over (the bottom was degraded since I usually leave it half full). Got it started, then turned it over and whacked it on a piece of plywood until seated square.
Gravity works the same for every one.
But not friction.
Rolling friction coefficients for hard wheels on track are so low weight is for all intents and purposes negligible.
Tell me more about this? My only squib ever came about when my powder measure unlocked and got pushed up instead of dropping a charge in one case before I noticed. Now I check it every time I refill the primer tube but if there's a permanent fix I'd be happy!
Also, Hornady (and RCBS) CS have been great to me too. They don't brag about No BS but they sure deliver on it.
I use 4.9 GR under a 180 SNS at 1.170. Makes 173 out of a 5" barrel. Probably do a ladder from 4.8-5.2, and figure out OAL from 1.165 - 1.120 for what passes plunk and feeds the best.