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Old 03-28-2014, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by catnthehat View Post
I have seen the primer and soot with light loads
On a few rifles in the past but the WSM and WSSM cases come up mind
Some of the light loads I had with the 30/30 would back the primers out a well until I upped the powder more
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Primers backed out is a sign of low pressure. Primer is developing more pressure than powder charge and on firing primer will drive cartridge deeper into chamber. Bolt face supports primer and case is blown forward. Getting rid of live primers in empty cases by firing in chamber will back out primers too, and will set shoulders back slightly.
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