Fire Forming Question - 03/18/02
Ken:
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<br>I have been helping a friend load his new .450 Dakota. As you know, the parent case is the based on the beltless .416 Rigby. It is apparent from inspection of the brass that the shoulder is back a few thousandths. When chambering this will result in excessive head space. To confirm this, I simply chambered a primed case (no powder, no bullet) and snapped the cap. The primer was pushed a few hundredths out of the primer pocket.
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<br>I am considering loading a light bullet 400gr into the lands with a light load - 100gr of H-4350. This would solve the head space problem, however, I am concerned about pressure. I considered simply fire forming that brass, however, I am sure the primer is going to back out before the powder expands the case enough to grab the chamber.
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<br>Any tricks or ideas to solve this problem?
<br>
<br>I have been helping a friend load his new .450 Dakota. As you know, the parent case is the based on the beltless .416 Rigby. It is apparent from inspection of the brass that the shoulder is back a few thousandths. When chambering this will result in excessive head space. To confirm this, I simply chambered a primed case (no powder, no bullet) and snapped the cap. The primer was pushed a few hundredths out of the primer pocket.
<br>
<br>I am considering loading a light bullet 400gr into the lands with a light load - 100gr of H-4350. This would solve the head space problem, however, I am concerned about pressure. I considered simply fire forming that brass, however, I am sure the primer is going to back out before the powder expands the case enough to grab the chamber.
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<br>Any tricks or ideas to solve this problem?