The .348 stuff I had annealed just to open it up, so it loaded fine. The alaskan stuff I tried the way it was, without annealing, since I had a lot of it primed already. It all loaded pretty well, with no splits. Some stretched a little to one side, off center slightly, with the bullet inserted, but should shoot OK. If they show any splitting after shooting, I'll warm the survivors up then, but for now all are loaded and I will shoot a box or two on June 4th. Tried loadings in Pyrodex RS and Triple Seven FFG. I have some 5744, so I may load up some 300 grain bullets just for fire forming the other .348 brass I haven't loaded yet, but that will be after I get back. I prefer to stay away from smokeless though....