Maybe I did not state my question well enough?
Hodgdon lists two different MAX loads for IMR4451(which is the only powder I am going to be working with right now). With the 139 grain and 140 grain bullets.
Most handloaders will tell you its not wise to go over book MAX(even though some do in small increments).
The 139 grain data is 44.0 grains to start, and 47.4 grains MAX
The 140 grain data is 42.3 grains to start, and 45.5 grains MAX
There is a BIG difference between 45.5 grains and 47.4 grains. IF you did not see any pressure signs at say 46, or 46.5, would you keep going? I fully plan to start low, but its the quandary of what MAX do I look to stay under/around?
I fully understand its all based on pressure/signs, but at some point even without pressure signs its not a good idea to go so far I would think.
