Hello, new to the forum. Looking to get a more seasoned opinion on pressure signs seen in the pics, one batch of 6.5 CM's (Rem700) and a .223 Rem (Ruger American g1) batch. The colors around the primers are from colored Sharpie markers that I use to mark different charges within the lot of 50 rounds. I typically do 5 batches of 10 rounds for load development, with the cases on the left being the starting charges (per Hornady 12th edition) and working up to a step under max charge on the right. I'm curious as to why I'm seeing pressure signs with the low to mid charges (flat & cratered primers), and the signs don't seem to be consistent within the same charge weight.
6.5 cases have been fired 4 times, using CCI-BR2's and H-4350, starting at 35.6 gn, working up to 41.5 gn, pushing Hornady 140 ELD-Ms.
The 223 cases have been fired 3 times using CCI 400's and H335, starting at 22.3 gn, working up to 24.3 gn, pushing Hornady 52 BTHP-M.
Both are factory rifles minus stock swaps and are producing sub-MOA groups and decent chronograph data. I'm just wondering if I'm misreading the pressure signs and would like a second (or 50, lol) opinion.
6.5 cases have been fired 4 times, using CCI-BR2's and H-4350, starting at 35.6 gn, working up to 41.5 gn, pushing Hornady 140 ELD-Ms.
The 223 cases have been fired 3 times using CCI 400's and H335, starting at 22.3 gn, working up to 24.3 gn, pushing Hornady 52 BTHP-M.
Both are factory rifles minus stock swaps and are producing sub-MOA groups and decent chronograph data. I'm just wondering if I'm misreading the pressure signs and would like a second (or 50, lol) opinion.
