I recognize this thread was from a way back but thought I was asking a legitimate question: does a reduction of the C.O.A.L. (or O.A.L., if you prefer?) of 0.005" in a midrange loading as described above to allow a successful "plink test" really amount to anything as far as SAFETY is concerned?

Thanks!

p.s. I was certainly pleased with the number of responses but a little surprised that not one really answered my query.