woohoo!!!
we both lived thorough it and i survived with all 11 fingers!!

tied it to a tire, roped it in, and fired first working loads to verify, then 4 proof loads.

sure, the proofs were just quikcload estimates -- but estimates over 40K, when working load is under 30K --- and with 500gr bullets, not the working 405grs.

anyway, the proofs literally fell out of the chambers -- which only means that the proof loads aren't high pressure, it DOES NOT mean you can use the proof loads all the time.

The working loads just fall out, and i picked up and shot 4 of those after we checked headspace and inspected for damage..

I was worried about chamber swelling, but IN THIS CASE, there was no swelling, which was my largest proofing concern

up next - cut extractors mortices, make extractors, rig scope mount, install a recoil pad, and then begin regulation

more to come, for sure.
jeffe