30-06 load flattened primers?

[simo hayha]

24 or 26 inch barrel, what rifle.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

..simple solution, back it off a few grains..obviously you at the end point for your rifle no matter what the books or fellow reloaded say.

 

[FEENIX]

Now to the question, I'm .3 gn above the suggested max load and safely worked up from 2.2 gns under. No obvious signs of pressure, easy bolt lift etc. However, upon examining the cases in artificial light I think that the primers might be a little flat - even when well under max load. The one on the left is at 2.2 gns under, the one at the right is .3 gns over. What's your opinion on the safety (and the results) of this load work up?

"I" do not like any pressure signs on my load. It appears you are concerned about pressure; otherwise, you would not post it here. If you are concerned, take it down a notch to a much safer zone. You have the ultimate choice to proceed with what you have and people's recommendations, but you are also responsible for your safety. There is no substitute for safety - SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY ...

 

[Gorill@]

Not sure how many reloads you'll get out of Starline brass at those pressures, heavy bolt lift is a key sign. Don't make my mistake. Check for CARBON RING about every 50-100 rounds. THAT will ruin your chamber once your pressure spikes.
I have a 330 WM and a 300 NM. 300NM after 250 rounds had an occasional velocity jump of around 50-75 fps. Then came the 200+, and I had no idea what happened. Borescoped and found the big, fat, crusty ring. I'm told VV N565 can build rings faster than other manufacturers. FYI.