I store my reloads in MTM plastic cases and put a label in with the rounds with the reload info. While reorganizing my ammo storage, I opened one of my storage cases and there was no label in the box. So being cautious, I pulled one of the bullets and measured the charge. Found it was 4.8 grains. That just didn't sound right since I load 6.5 grains of Winchester WSF for my 230 FMJs. So I pulled another one and it was 4.8 grains also. Now I'm thinking I somehow screwed up the load and didn't catch it, which got me questioning the 400 rounds of .40 I just completed.

 

Just as I was working up to the joyous task of pulling the remaining 98 bullets, a light bulb went off in my head. I didn't load these rounds. They were factory made bulk American Eagle rounds. :doh: I just used the storage cases to hold the rounds which explains why no reload label.

 

Any one else have one of these moments?

What today? The lesson I have learned in my many years is never trust your memory. You will forget...absolutely...for certain. At the time, you were sure you would remember putting factory ammo in a plastic case. After all, the head stamps are all the same. How could I not remember? Just know you will forget and label everything with a detailed description. Consider this a cheap lesson. Now if I could just take my own advice.