Thread: Testing a conventional approach to load development

Originally Posted by Sidetrack

In a nutshell, that’s the question I’m asking. Bearing in mind that there will be new reloaders reading this, it deserves clarification, including me.
Let’s assume, when you say modern bottleneck cartridges, we’re covering rifles from the last fifty years or so. Do we ignore chamber differences and assume, even if we load to max, that nothing untoward is going to happen? No real damage and maybe the worst that’s going to happen is a stuck bolt or just some brass issues? Is this acceptable now?

Common sense still applies. If you find yourself experiencing pressure signs, reduce the load.