Thread: A word for the wise from the complacent

Accidentally loaded 162 yesterday rather than 150 didn’t notice until I picked up the brass I’d blown 3 from 5 primers, the kicker was my eyes were on the chrono as I was validating a load before ordering my cds and the numbers were perfect same velocity as the 150 even the same average sd I did notice tight bolt lift and thought I’d left a bit of oil in the chamber from a good clean looked at that brass had a good stamp but primer intact and continued teach me for having the lid off 2 box’s at once . If something doesn’t seem right chances are it isn’t stop and have a good look first mistake was wrong projectile second was assuming abit of oil left in chamber upped the pressure 3rd was shooting the rest.

Yep. Mistakes, they do happen. Always a good wake up call.
Glad you remain intact and are telling us about it.

Yep. I once, and only once, tried working up loads for two rifles at same time..... to save time. Ended up picking up the wrong tray of ammo and put a 6.5x55 through my 280AI. Now only the components I wish to use are on my bench when needed.

At least it wasn’t a 7mm08 through a 300wsm. Mate owns a sports shop. Gets to see all the whoopsies.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Yep. I once, and only once, tried working up loads for two rifles at same time..... to save time. Ended up picking up the wrong tray of ammo and put a 6.5x55 through my 280AI. Now only the components I wish to use are on my bench when needed.

Load 1 thing at a time. Keep the powder bottle next to the scales and empty it all back into the bottle as soon as you're finished the batch.

Originally Posted by Kelton

Accidentally loaded 162 yesterday rather than 150 didn’t notice until I picked up the brass I’d blown 3 from 5 primers, the kicker was my eyes were on the chrono as I was validating a load before ordering my cds and the numbers were perfect same velocity as the 150 even the same average sd I did notice tight bolt lift and thought I’d left a bit of oil in the chamber from a good clean looked at that brass had a good stamp but primer intact and continued teach me for having the lid off 2 box’s at once . If something doesn’t seem right chances are it isn’t stop and have a good look first mistake was wrong projectile second was assuming abit of oil left in chamber upped the pressure 3rd was shooting the rest.

Even with the wrong bullet weight, your loads should not be hot enough to trash Alpha Munitions brass.

What sort of load were you using for the 150's?!

Almost a right of passage when reloading. Good you didn’t damage yourself or gear.

And a reason to keep the beer fridge door closed when you start loading in case you get tempted.


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The less complicated you make life, and the less different cartridges you load/powders&bullets for each, the less likely it is that you'll have any problems.

Originally Posted by Dicko

Almost a right of passage when reloading. Good you didn’t damage yourself or gear.

And a reason to keep the beer fridge door closed when you start loading in case you get tempted.


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I was just about to say the same about the beer.
Makes me shudder when I see pictures of guys reloading with a beer on the bench.

You can't go wrong if you only have what your loading out on the bench.
You only have to put the wrong powder in the wrong container once as it makes ya cry when having to tip it out!
As for a beer on the bench, as my 93 year old mum says, moderation son!

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Originally Posted by caberslash

Even with the wrong bullet weight, your loads should not be hot enough to trash Alpha Munitions brass.

What sort of load were you using for the 150's?!

42gn 2208 fed 210 primer

[QUOTE=gimp;1652540]The less complicated you make life, and the less different cartridges you load/powders&bullets for each, the less likely it is that you'll have any problems.[/QUOTE

I only use 2208 and reloaded 26 150eldx 150lrab and 175 bergers this other box was one I thought I’d sent back with a friends rifle my bad clutter around the bench is bad for sure

Originally Posted by caberslash

Even with the wrong bullet weight, your loads should not be hot enough to trash Alpha Munitions brass.

What sort of load were you using for the 150's?!

Also note the 162 is a different shape and was likely jammed

Not long after I started loading I mixed most of a tub w760 into a brand new tub of 2209. That was when powder was near on impossible to come by too. Expensive exercise, but haven’t had two bottles open at once since