I've been having one of those days...
I loaded up some .308 with CFE223 and 147gr FMJBT, in .5 grain increments from 45.5 to 47.5 grains... except that was the load data for 175gr SMKs.
The load data for 147gr (actually 150gr, that was the closest I could find in the Hodgdon database) was 48.4 to 51.5 grains.
What are the consequences of undercharging a case? Is it safe to fire?
P.S. At this point I'm not concerned about accuracy, I'd just use these rounds to break in the barrel some and get some brass that'll tell me the ideal specs for my chamber, if it's safe to fire.
I loaded up some .308 with CFE223 and 147gr FMJBT, in .5 grain increments from 45.5 to 47.5 grains... except that was the load data for 175gr SMKs.
The load data for 147gr (actually 150gr, that was the closest I could find in the Hodgdon database) was 48.4 to 51.5 grains.
What are the consequences of undercharging a case? Is it safe to fire?
P.S. At this point I'm not concerned about accuracy, I'd just use these rounds to break in the barrel some and get some brass that'll tell me the ideal specs for my chamber, if it's safe to fire.