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    compressing the powder means you will crush the powder into the case, the press will easily push the projectile into a case, even full to the brim with powder.
    I have loaded compressed loads into many different rifles and calibres, without issue, I always work up to a load so I can see if there is any pressure issues early.
    what I have found is a lightly compressed load will still run fine but the burn rate and performance (accuracy) tends to drop off if you compress heavily. pressure can spike quickly too so be aware.
    what is the load you are attempting? you may find someone has already done it and could give you feed back on their results.
    greg

 

 

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