Why is automatic pistol cartridge case so long?

A.Mifsin · 06-29-2009, 11:59 AM

As I know it, when you reload any cartridge it must be loaded 90% of the volume minus the bullet seated.
One has to check what the volume left is after the bullet is seated than use the right powder that gives 90% of fill otherwise it could build extra pressure which is very dangerous.
Then there is compressed load which is also very dangerous. Better refer to a loading manual before you try to reload.
Alf.

06-29-2009, 11:59 AM	#5
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	As I know it, when you reload any cartridge it must be loaded 90% of the volume minus the bullet seated. One has to check what the volume left is after the bullet is seated than use the right powder that gives 90% of fill otherwise it could build extra pressure which is very dangerous. Then there is compressed load which is also very dangerous. Better refer to a loading manual before you try to reload. Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

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