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Old 12-01-2012, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris642 View Post
When you say "heavier loads" you mean the bullet weight right? I'm trying to differentiate what people mean when they say "hot loads" or "heavy loads".
Heavier is relative, and usually refers to the combination of bullet weight and powder charge. As in the example given above, a bullet weight with a smaller amount of powder would be a "light" load, and a few extra grains in the charge turns it into a "heavier" load.
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