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LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX IN EACH CALIBER'S RELOADING DATA TABLE INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

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Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning characteristics from common "black powder". Black powder burns essentially at the same rate in the open (unconfined) as when in a gun. The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increasing pressure. If burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure will rise and eventually can cause the container or chamber to burst. A slight increase in smokeless powder charge after maximum load causes sharp increase in maximum pressure in the chamber. Never exceed the maximum loads.