Just a general HEADS UP if you didn't know this about Midway Factory Second Bullets. Pretty good deals exist at Midway for "Factory Second" or "Blemished" bullets but one does need to be very careful with these. Over the years I have purchased a lot of these BTHP Match bullets for use in Warshot loads. Over the years I have culled out Flat Base bullets, Spitzer bullets, and other bullets with the worst batch having a 13% "it isn't a 168gr BTHP bullet" issue. While loading some warshot today I came across a 220gr bullet in the box with the 168gr bullets.
Loading a bullet which is 50gr heavier than what I thought could very well be problematic. I saw a beautiful M1 Garand blown to pieces with a heavier bullet loaded atop a stiff charge meant for a lighter bullet. The person doing that was a moron, but nevertheless, it is dangerous.
If you purchase bulk factory second bullets, repackaged by the seller (or not) you would be advised to inspect each and every bullet for weight, size, shape, and continuity.
Had I not handled that bullet, it would have been seated to 2.8" O.A.L. but with the bullet base half-way to the primer.
Dare I say that I would have had a pressure excursion.
With rifle in hand, I confidently go forth into the darkness.
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