Quote Originally Posted by local41 View Post
I say I don't see any signs of pressure because I loaded in .5 grain increments until I start seeing signs of overpressure ( flattened primer, stretched brass,loose primer pockets, any noticeable extractor marks, sticky bolt lift,ect.) How do you decide where your max load is?
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We need to know the velocities with those charges. But if you stopped because you "saw signs" your powder is much quicker. As I said when you "see" signs, you are well above SAAMI. I think you should cast the barrel, and double check your dies.

Out of curiosity, what brass "brand" are you using? Federal is dangerously soft.