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Martin Taylor

I only want to high light the dangers of quoting a pet load, not lecture, embarrass or single out anybody for ridicule etc.

Below is a “Internet load conversation” l had with a fella very recently and the exact reason l will not quote pet loads ever!
You may have an excellent understanding of a given calibre, reloading techniques, your gear & dangers that come with it but do others????

Me; How is that new ___ rifle working out for you mate?
Owner; Ahhh, its shown some promise with these pills and that powder
combo.
That’s great is this a finalisation of that load?
Nah, l read on the internet on a few forums this is the go-to load
combination for this XXX calibre!
Oh, have you used this powder or pills before?
No never tried either before, but seen it quoted a few time so must be
the go!
That’s up at the top end of the charge you should be working up to it.
It works for other blokes so should work for me & it saves heaps of
stuffing around!


Any moderately competent reloader can see the blaring faults and major dangers with this approach. The intended recipient (& most others) may be very diligent in working them up which will show up any variations in equipment, components, environment & techniques but the information you type is readily available for anyone to read.

You could think stuff the idiot but next time at the range they may jump on the bench next to you…….
Anyway, food for thought hey!