I'm trying to work up a load with RL-17 but keep getting flattened primers in my 30-06.
Max load is 54.5 with a 180gr bullet. Alliant says you can use 4350 loading data which I do and minimum load from Nosler's book shows 51gr of powder and max of 55. I had a .40 3-shot group @ 100 with 53gr of powder
Savage 111
Winchester Bras
CCI 200 Primer
180gr Accubond
.010 off the lands
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I've loaded 50 and 50.5 and still get flat primers.
Any ideas? Do I really need to drop in the 40's?