Flattened primers are no indication of anything. Some manufacturers have softer cups than others. Most of my hunting loads have flattened primers and I don't run for max velocity (all checked on a chrono). If you are getting flow back into the firing pin hole or end up with loose primer pockets, you should be concerned. Other than that, barring any other over pressure indications, rock on.


I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all.
Jack O'Connor