Snake45 said:
Well, we know absolutely nothing about the knowledge or qualifications of the person answering the phone, do we?
Hi,
Well, we know the person answering the phone was sharp enough not to vary their recommendation from the company line!
"5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION
You must assume the serious responsibility of using only the correct ammunition for your
firearm. Read and heed all warnings, including those that appear in the gun's instruction man-
ual and on the ammunition boxes. Using improper or incorrect ammunition can destroy a
gun and cause serious personal injury. It only takes one shell of improper caliber or gauge to
wreck your gun, and only a second to check each one as you load it.
Be absolutely certain
that the ammunition you are using matches the specifications that are contained within the
gun's instruction manual and the manufacturer's markings on the firearm barrel." (Emphasis added.)
https://s3.amazonaws.com/savagefiles/manuals/Manual_110LESeries-112VarmintTarget.pdf
Ever call Ruger and ask about using "Ruger Only" handloads in your .45 Colt? I doubt you'll get a long stimulating discussion there, either!
Disclaimer: I, too, was once smarter than the people who make the guns, but no longer make that claim. So please don't expect me to argue w/ those who still do...
Rick C