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04-07-2018, 06:45 AM
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That's an important 'stray'....
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Originally Posted by lebomm
As a safety issue, I think it's pretty essential that we express mathematical values accurately. Most of us, of course recognize that the discussion here is of US-centered values of pounds and grains. But what you have stated in your post is actually "7000 grams to the pound", and later, "..a five-gram load". The abbreviation "g" is for Grams. The abbreviation "gr" is for Grains. When discussing powders, a significantly different result is likely from confused vs. correct. Sorry to stray.
Larry
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1 gram = 15.43 grains
Just thinking off the top of my head, it could be possible to get a load of some powders 15 times greater than specified into some cartridges. 
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