Im newer to reloading. My question is when loading virgin brass is there anything wrong with loading near max load? Or is it better to load a few grains lower?
I'm loading for a 6.5 prc. N565 powder. Federal large rifle magnum primers. 156 Berger's virgin Lapua brass.
I did load up ladder test looking for pressure Loaded from 55 grains up to 60 grains. I stopped at 60 grains. No pressure signs. Bolt lift was easy. Brass and primer looked good
I'm guessing at 60 it's running pretty hot.
So is there anything wrong with just running them at 60 grains ?
Then re evaluate after all the brass has been fired?
Or is it advised to go a couple grains down for virgin brass?
I'm loading for a 6.5 prc. N565 powder. Federal large rifle magnum primers. 156 Berger's virgin Lapua brass.
I did load up ladder test looking for pressure Loaded from 55 grains up to 60 grains. I stopped at 60 grains. No pressure signs. Bolt lift was easy. Brass and primer looked good
I'm guessing at 60 it's running pretty hot.
So is there anything wrong with just running them at 60 grains ?
Then re evaluate after all the brass has been fired?
Or is it advised to go a couple grains down for virgin brass?