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Old 02-25-2012, 02:08 AM
Bighornbob Bighornbob is offline
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Default Two Mistakes I omitted in original post

I actually loaded 4 different loads for this test run and fire forming. All were H4895 25 gr, 25.5 gr,26 gr and 26.5 gr. I loaded 5 of each. I always bag each individual load group in it's own zip-lock sandwich bag. MISTAKE #1, I reused bags from a previous run of 17 PPC. I did not clearly mark my fresh loads for the 17 Beggs. After piercing two primers with the 25.5 gr loads I reached for the bag clearly marked 25 gr. MISTAKE #2, I did not pay close enough attention to my writing. This bag marked 25 actually was marked that for the previous 17 PPC loads! This bag was marked 26 gr on the other side.
From this moment forward I will ALWAYS use a note card with the load written on it inside each bag. Guys one innocent moment can end in catastrophe.

Rifle is in UPS's hands as I write this. Headed to Douglas, Wy for Marty to repair my damage.

BHB
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