Thread: What are you using for pressure estimation in your handloads.

Greetings all,
I have been thinking a lot recently about how a novice handloader deals with estimating pressure in their handloads. Recently I did a short talk about handloading at our local NZDA branch. A quick survey of those present showed that most were either novice or aspiring handloaders so the more detailed notes on more advanced techniques were scrapped and a more basic talk and demo presented. Unsurprisingly this showed a lack of knowledge on the dangers of excessive loads. So I started thinking that I have hopefully learnt a thing or two over nearly 50 years of handloading so perhaps this could be shared through a series of short articles. To ensure the ideas offered are broadly based a consultation with the brains trust (this means you gentle reader) seemed desirable, So how do you keep from blowing your rifle and yourself up?
Regards and thanks Grandpamac.