All good questions.
Are these loads out of a recent loading manual? Not sure how to answer, I have been using LoadData.com for the most part, but I only use that data that is listed as manufacturers data. I also check the individual manufacturers web pages and use their data when they have it posted or available for download, for example I use the data from the Hodgdon web page.
Is every component exactly as the load data used? No, for example, I use what primers I have, but I do use standard or magnum primers like the manufacturers data shows.
Did you work up to the hot loads, or is it just loading a max listed load? Excellent question/point. I do work up my loads, I use the "start load" when listed, or I will start at 10% below the max and work up from there.
The reason for this thread is that I was wondering if anyone has loaded some rounds that showed obvious signs of over pressure and what were those signs? Particularly with pistol rounds. I do my best to follow manufacturers load data but I still worry sometimes.
