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<blockquote data-quote="criticalbass" data-source="post: 2613143" data-attributes="member: 711"><p>Glad you did this. Very small charges are an invitation to double, and even triple charging, but 2 grains in a .38 case could result in that rare but real phenomenon called "detonation." I suspect you have considered that, but if not, take a look at the subject in about any reloading manual. You hear about it more in rifle cartridges, but I suspect it can happen in handguns as well. Here's one reference: <a href="http://www.reloadammo.com/liteload.htm" target="_blank">http://www.reloadammo.com/liteload.htm</a></p><p></p><p>As I understand the theory, and it hasn't been duplicated in lab conditions, the primer flash ignites the entire charge simultaneously, causing a large pressure spike. I have been tempted to try loads below published minimums, but have decided not to do it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="criticalbass, post: 2613143, member: 711"] Glad you did this. Very small charges are an invitation to double, and even triple charging, but 2 grains in a .38 case could result in that rare but real phenomenon called "detonation." I suspect you have considered that, but if not, take a look at the subject in about any reloading manual. You hear about it more in rifle cartridges, but I suspect it can happen in handguns as well. Here's one reference: [url]http://www.reloadammo.com/liteload.htm[/url] As I understand the theory, and it hasn't been duplicated in lab conditions, the primer flash ignites the entire charge simultaneously, causing a large pressure spike. I have been tempted to try loads below published minimums, but have decided not to do it. [/QUOTE]
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