I have load that my 7-08 loves but its a bit on the hot side.
48.5 gr rl19 with q 162 gr sst. thats 1 gr over max load in the nosler manual.
primers are flattened and thats all i see.
the bolt lifts easy.
How do I know if its safe to use. If all I do is lose case life I am ok with that, but some say I am going to blow myself up
what you say.
I tried 47 gr and worked up , my goups got tighter and tighter as I added, at 48.5 gr it does 1/2 moa or better at 200 yds