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I know all loading manuals have reduced maximum loads for liability reasons. How far can I safely go beyond the maximum loads shown?

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I know all loading manuals have reduced maximum loads for liability reasons. How far can I safely go beyond the maximum loads shown?

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A. You can’t go beyond safely. Speer load data at the maximum levels reaches the pressure limits established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI). Do not exceed these maximum loads. And NEVER start with the maximum load. We provide start loads so you can work up incrementally to see if, for some reason, the maximum loads are not appropriate for your particular firearm.