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Originally Posted by MarTay6
Newbie here... what is setback- and the ramifications?? My previous gun experience was with match weapons which were normally kept unloaded- loaded & fired on the range only. Only recently getting into issues of carry weapons, and the issue of using the same gun for home defense/concealed carry/range use. Trying to think through these combinations of use smartly.
Wes
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Setback refers to the bullet being "pressed" furthur into the casing due to the repeated chambering of the same round. This increases the pressure/compression of the powder, which, in some peoples eyes presents a danger. Hornady even addresses the issue in their Critical Defense and Critical Duty ammunition, by putting cerations in the jacket to prevent setback.