Had a lot going on last year, and haven't reloaded in a long while. Especially with supply issues, but we all know about that.
Last thing I had setup was for 308 hunting rounds, namely the Sierra 165 grain Game King boat tail. I use all NATO brass, CCI large rifle primers, and IMR 4895 powder.
My notes from the last time were lost during some shuffling of things, and all I have left to determine where my powder load was is the balance beam as well as my RCBS powder drop. First throw matched the balance beam, 42.5 grains. Tried one case with a bullet, and the OAL from the bullet seating die left in the press matched the hunting rounds I have from the last session.
But, erring severely on the side of caution, I checked my books and Hogdgon's reloading webpage, and what my Lyman 49th reads concerned me that perhaps such a load, with NATO brass, might be hot for my battle rifles.
I hope it isn't a stupid question, but I'd dare probe the forum's opinion in wither I made a mistake before, or am making a mistake now if I continue with the setup "as is". Is it potentially too hot for an M1a or other battle rifle, or am I worrying sick about nothing?
Last thing I had setup was for 308 hunting rounds, namely the Sierra 165 grain Game King boat tail. I use all NATO brass, CCI large rifle primers, and IMR 4895 powder.
My notes from the last time were lost during some shuffling of things, and all I have left to determine where my powder load was is the balance beam as well as my RCBS powder drop. First throw matched the balance beam, 42.5 grains. Tried one case with a bullet, and the OAL from the bullet seating die left in the press matched the hunting rounds I have from the last session.
But, erring severely on the side of caution, I checked my books and Hogdgon's reloading webpage, and what my Lyman 49th reads concerned me that perhaps such a load, with NATO brass, might be hot for my battle rifles.
I hope it isn't a stupid question, but I'd dare probe the forum's opinion in wither I made a mistake before, or am making a mistake now if I continue with the setup "as is". Is it potentially too hot for an M1a or other battle rifle, or am I worrying sick about nothing?
