What do you consider Hot, Med and Mild loads?

[TimberHunter]

In my quest to find a load that is accurate, some what easy on my Lapua 308 win brass and effective on game at long range I find myself wondering what PSI should I be aiming for? Max sammi pressure is 62,000 psi for a 308 win.

My rifle (1 year old rem 700 clone) seems to like loads at or above sammi max pressure (according to quick load). But I am concerned from a long term safety standpoint as well as a brass longevity stand point


In your opinion, what psi range would be considered “hot”, “normal/medium” and “mild”? If you don’t know PSI, what percentage off of max psi would you consider “hot”, normal/medium” and “mild”? How far off max would be the ideal compromise?

Thanks all


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