Re: 168gn load question
LorenaF,
It's a thing, not really good or bad, unless it goes too far. Compressed charges are quite common, and these are the ones where you'll frequently feel a little crunch upon seating. Normally doesn't hurt a thing. However, like anything else, it can go too far. I've seen plenty of instances where it took enough seating force on the bullet to where it deformed the jacket. Also seen instances of insufficient neck tension, wherein the compressed powder actually exerted enough force to push the bullet back out of the case a bit. Noticeable enough that the varying OALs could be plainly seen in an MTM box of loaded ammo just by a casual glance. Moderation in all things, just use your own good judgement.