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Old 11-08-2011, 12:02 PM
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Over All Length and Seating Depth…

I still don’t get it. I don’t see why they don’t tell you that you need X amount of case volume remaining with Y powder amount for Z named powder. I can only assume there is enough “give” to work with since it doesn’t seem to be a problem.

But then some guys say not to use .44 special data using magnum cases since the case volume is different. If that is the case then why not just seat the bullet a bit further in the case??? A slight crimp at the edge should hold in most any .44 bullet loaded at .44 special pressures. But this isn’t done.

It just seems that you should really know the “Maximum Seating Depth” for any powder used since that has more influence on pressure in a bad way. Seat deep and pressure jumps up, seat too far out and there may be not enough pressure and leave a bullet in the barrel.

But again, I guess there is enough tolerance worked into the load data to cover this. And deep down I really do know I’m being OCD about it.
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