That would make me nervous too. I have had mostly the opposite happen that slower powders worked better, but they worked well enough that I didn't try the faster powders.

I would see if some other changes doesn't get you the accuracy you are looking for. Keep in mind that with some rifles you are shooting the equivalent of a proof load before you see any traditional evidence of high pressure. I think the number of reloads is the only very definitive traditional test of over pressure loads. I still watch and head primers when doing work up but do not think of them as an actual pressure reading just a warning.

Also how much of a difference are you seeing? I will gladly give up a quarter inch of accuracy for safety and peace of mind.


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