Originally Posted by
hubby11
Since I was perceived as taking a side on a recent pi$$ing match on this board, I might as well butt in here. Why not, I’m bored.
I really do not think you were the cause of anything... you asked a question got a legit answer from the forum. So none of the happenings in the match are your doing.... I think it truly is a personality thing which is none of your doings.
Most anyone that has been involved with MLs for a small amount of time fully realizes that T/C’s manuals are grossly out of date, erring on the side of less liability, particularly for the older models such as Encore and Omega. So what happens when someone new to MLs is advised that he should disregard a powder maker’s recommendations in favor of the ML manufacturer’s manual when considering powder loads? Well, say the newbie goes and takes a look at T/C’s manual. OMG!! T/C does not mention Triple 7 or BH209!! That must mean they are both unsafe!!
It is unfortunate that not all manuals are as complete as we would like them. Following a powder manufacture's recommendation is always prudent if the manual does not provide you the information that you need.
If at anytime you have a question about your or any specific ML or even rifle - i would think it would be prudent to call the rifle manufacture also and confirm what you might need to know.
I think one of the points made by NATO is dead on, namely, that it’s perhaps a little disingenuous suggest to consulting the T/C manual when considering BH209 loads, whether by volume or weight.
Yep! And at this time is there any gun manual that specifically talks to BH. Knight/Green Mountain that uses an inclusive statement... And then how do you know for sure that is really what they mean... I didn't and wasn't until I called and confirmed with Knight.