I'm still trying to find a consistent, accurate load for my 224 Valkyrie. I've gone through 6 bullets ad 6 powders with questionable results. One of the loads that shows some promise is the Nosler 85 RDF over 27.4gn of H4350. Since Hodgdon doesn't list a load for 85gn bullets, I picked a max between the 80 and 90gn loads and stayed within it. Hodgdon lists the max loads for this powder as being compressed. 27.4gns of powder fills the case up to the bottom of the neck. These bullets need to be seated fairly deep to stay off the lands, so there is a lot of compression and crunching taking place when I seat them. The loads showed decent accuracy with a single digit SD. no pressure signs on the primers
So, my question is: what are the possible issues or problems with using a load that is compressed this much. None of the other loads I use are compressed, so this is new territory for me.
So, my question is: what are the possible issues or problems with using a load that is compressed this much. None of the other loads I use are compressed, so this is new territory for me.