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243 win, IMR 4451, RL 26 velocity results
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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 1075035" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p><strong>Re: 243 win, IMR 4451, RL 26 Ladder/velocity results</strong></p><p></p><p>Least vertical drop = maximum velocity. The bullet is going to obey the laws of physics. But all that tells you is the limit of the system. It does not give you any other information regarding accuracy at all. Usually the best approach is to start with a mid weight load and work up and shoot for groups. One should find an accuracy node close to that point and the question is just whether there is another higher up. You discover the same information regarding maximum pressure following the other route, but you will get to the higher pressure end last and can choose not to shoot the highest loads if you start seeing pressure signs earlier. If you develop a hot load in summer, it should be fine at any other time of the year, but beware developing a hot load in spring or winter that you want to shoot year round.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 1075035, member: 35183"] [b]Re: 243 win, IMR 4451, RL 26 Ladder/velocity results[/b] Least vertical drop = maximum velocity. The bullet is going to obey the laws of physics. But all that tells you is the limit of the system. It does not give you any other information regarding accuracy at all. Usually the best approach is to start with a mid weight load and work up and shoot for groups. One should find an accuracy node close to that point and the question is just whether there is another higher up. You discover the same information regarding maximum pressure following the other route, but you will get to the higher pressure end last and can choose not to shoot the highest loads if you start seeing pressure signs earlier. If you develop a hot load in summer, it should be fine at any other time of the year, but beware developing a hot load in spring or winter that you want to shoot year round. [/QUOTE]
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