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<blockquote data-quote="diggler1833" data-source="post: 3968966" data-attributes="member: 48072"><p>Chances are that those powders are a liiiiitle too fast (burning) for optimal performance in your cartridge and bullet weight. They'll still work, but you'll most likely run into pressure before you get to the velocity you'll be really happy with. </p><p></p><p>I have extremely limited experience with the 7.62x39, and I don't reload for either of my SKS's.</p><p></p><p>However, when I'm in "uncharted" load development territory, I'll determine a moderately conservative starting point like you were thinking...then I'll load up and shoot cartridges in increasing .2gr increments until I hit an obvious pressure sign. From there, I'll back it off a half grain and consider that my max.</p><p></p><p>It may cost you 15 rounds' worth of components to determine whatever that point is, but it'll prevent you from hammering your brass (or rifle).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diggler1833, post: 3968966, member: 48072"] Chances are that those powders are a liiiiitle too fast (burning) for optimal performance in your cartridge and bullet weight. They'll still work, but you'll most likely run into pressure before you get to the velocity you'll be really happy with. I have extremely limited experience with the 7.62x39, and I don't reload for either of my SKS's. However, when I'm in "uncharted" load development territory, I'll determine a moderately conservative starting point like you were thinking...then I'll load up and shoot cartridges in increasing .2gr increments until I hit an obvious pressure sign. From there, I'll back it off a half grain and consider that my max. It may cost you 15 rounds' worth of components to determine whatever that point is, but it'll prevent you from hammering your brass (or rifle). [/QUOTE]
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