12-14-2023, 12:35 AM
Where is written that "compressed loads" are something to be concerned with? Why do people ask about this? Some reloading books tell you the % compression for each load (Nosler). Powder crunch is nothing new, like 100 years ago nothing new. This question comes up regularly on the reloading forums. There has to be a beginners guide out there that gives bad advice. Just curious Marvsehn, how did you come to think about compressed loads being unsafe?
https://www.nosler.com/308-winchester
Look at 168gr with "Big Game" powder. 111% load density with a spherical powder no less. Not going to vibrate that down. 52.5 grains of powder is a big load. All compressed means is low energy density / slow burn rate, or both.
https://www.nosler.com/308-winchester
Look at 168gr with "Big Game" powder. 111% load density with a spherical powder no less. Not going to vibrate that down. 52.5 grains of powder is a big load. All compressed means is low energy density / slow burn rate, or both.