Ok gotcha.

Interesting. That happened to me a couple summers ago and I thought it very strange. I think I may have even posted that pic here before asking what da dileo.

It was a WLRM which I always use under Ramshot powders, in this case Hunter in a 257 Roberts.

The bolt smoked, but I didn't feel anything in my face. I always wear eye protection when working up loads but not always in the field. I know that omission on my part is generally frowned upon.