I have never dealt with hand loads in shotguns before this Spring. So far, the only ones I have tried have been from Nitro. I have quite a few of them left and want to be sure they are safe. What are high pressure indicators in a shotgun?? The only one I am aware of is difficulty extracting a fired hull. I am sure there are other things to watch for and would appreciate any help as I will start trying some hand loads on my own as well.
A swollen barrel or missing choke or spilt barrel are sure signs.
I hope I never see that, RAJ.
primers appear flattened around the firing pin dimple
Quote from: link=topic=9934.msg119396#msg119396 date=1306501078
It's best to go by published data, or if there is no data available, have the shells tested. If you doubt safe pressures, Precision Reloading will test them for $40.
I think I will send some of the Nitro loads to PR for pressure testing. Is that $40/shell? How many of each load should be tested to feel good about results?
Quote from: RAJ on May 17, 2011, 03:46:08 PM
A swollen barrel or missing choke or spilt barrel are sure signs.
:TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny: Yep that would tip me off!!
Thanks, Hal.
Nitro's are famous for over pressure
flatten primers and stuck hulls in barrels are their trademarks