Wear glasses (possible blown primers). Watch for pressure signs.
No indications of high pressure other than the high velocities. Nonetheless, as velocity is usually indicative of pressure, I intend to back off to 2800 or a bit less.
Smart guy, right here!
Knowing that high velocity usually indicates high pressure - WIN!
Knowing that two chronographs agreeing on velocity - WIN!
Well done, Sir.
Personally, I knew a lot more about reading "Pressure Signs" before I actually conducted pressure testing according to SAAMI recommendations (or thought I did). My experience actually testing led me to pull apart my favorite 25-06 loads and reduce the powder charge.
I've blown up a fair number of firearms. Then only unintentional one was when I was 16. That was what I like to refer to as a "Significant personal event".
The extra fps are not worth the risk to me.
