RE: Different cases/different weights-will they affect performance in hunting loads?
It COULD make a difference, but not necessarily. It depends on whether or not there is a difference in case capacity, and checking to see how much difference there is, if any, is the best idea. I use a small grain-size ball powder, fill to the case mouth, then tap the case to settle the powder. Then I dump it and weigh it. Same with the other case. I generally use H335 for this capacity comparison testing.