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Ive found that reamers generally cut to the print. I dont think I have a single reamer that even comes close to the edge of tolerance listed on the print.

Too bad you dont have more.

Not the most obsolete by any stretch, but I wish I could buy 40-70 SS with the proper rim thickness for a Shiloh Sharps. Can buy reformed 30-40 Krag from Buffalo Arms, but I want proper headstamps.

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Not wise to shoot MK248 mod 1 ammo in guns not chambered for it. Its loaded for 68k psi in their chamber. You probably hit 75-80k.

I think there’s a fairly significant difference in pressure characteristics between virgin brass and fired/sized brass. If you used virgin brass all the time, you’ be able to push it harder without pressure signs. I’m not talking about brass life either. I’ve noticed this repeatedly when working...

I’ve done a fair bit of testing/observation on this. Pretty easy for us to rationalize that deeper seating will increase pressure. The reality though is that we’re working fairly close to the lands most times. I can’t ever remember a load combination where pressures went down as I got closer to...