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Yep I screwed up..What now?

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07 June 2005, 04:13
Perforator
Yep I screwed up..What now?
Glad to see that everything turned out ok. I would have used the powder and not worried about erratic ignition since the mixture was so slight. I have a white board on the wall and I post all of the current load info on it. This helps reduce mistakes like this.

What kind of accuracy did it give you?


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07 June 2005, 05:29
D Hunter
Accuracy was an inch to an inch and a quarter with the 300 winnie. I did take it up to 2890 fps and all seemed well. I chose to stop there using the 200 gr bullets. I don't think I will be able to tell any difference. I may have gotten 100 % of the re 15 out with the first pound or two. Lord takes care of drunks and fools. I am going for double coverage. Good hunting.


Although cartridge selection is important there is nothing that will substitute for proper first shot placement. Good hunting, "D"
07 June 2005, 07:32
erict
I almost did this a long time ago - that's when I began keeping only the powder I'm using nearby - everything else is put away out of sight. No chance of mixing powders that way.

I know it's Monday morning quarterbacking, but I'll at least give you credit for fessing up - we all learn from others mistakes.

PS - next time it happens try vaccuming off the top - less chance of mixing. Razzer


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07 June 2005, 08:18
cal30 1906
quote:
"Explanation? Post-disaster examination and resultant investigation by the neighbor revealed that the canister of powder consisted of a layered mixture of at least three distinctly different spherical powders!"



Yep that mauser saw a load generating
ac.u.p. of probably 150,000 of presure.

It might have made his ears ring and hand
hurt but I am sure he will be more attentive if he did mix the powders,or buy it at a yard sale. shame




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07 June 2005, 08:23
rootbeer
erict:

I wouldn't get a large mess of powder too close to the sparks generated by the motor of a vacuum cleaner...