Rainy afternoon so spent a pleasant hour or so at the Mec 600jnr. Loaded 60 game shells and each of them was a work of art...even with a substitute primer. Belatedly found the data sheet and there is an amazing 3gr powder difference with the new primer...all those beautiful shells are 2gr over maximum listed load. Learn from my mistake and check data BEFORE substituting components. Kind Regards-Graham.
Shoot 'em in your favorite pot shooting gun, say a Model 12 with an unmolested barrel for safety? After first shot, check for undue pressure signs like a super flat primer. I've not reloaded in years due to cost of lead, but that's one thing I do remember.
I was loading 28.5gr WSF-with winchester primer which (according to my data) is fine, with Federal primer data ends at 25.5gr...I couldn't believe it made such a difference. No, I won't be shooting them...still have all my own teeth and want to keep them in my head. Roll-on another wet Sunday to dismantle them. AAARRRGGGHH...what an idiot!! Cheers-Graham.
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