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Reloading
How to develop a new load?
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<blockquote data-quote="bigdaddyWSM" data-source="post: 1540778" data-attributes="member: 21382"><p>I usually check a reloading book for the bullet I'm going to use, then I make my last load the max charge & go down 3 tenths of a grain for around 5 loads. start at the lowest charge & go up looking for pressure signs, my first testing loads are usually all .020 off the lands. most of my loads are near the max charge for best accuracy except for my creedmoors, they like above book max but no issue with pressure in any temp. for starting out you will see a common denominator on what powder is most popular for caliber you like. after that you can experiment on different powders. a chronograph is a valuable tool also. there is a whole lot of different things to consider but this is my basic starting system. after you have found a load that groups well you can then play with seating depth for mag length, tighter groups,etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigdaddyWSM, post: 1540778, member: 21382"] I usually check a reloading book for the bullet I'm going to use, then I make my last load the max charge & go down 3 tenths of a grain for around 5 loads. start at the lowest charge & go up looking for pressure signs, my first testing loads are usually all .020 off the lands. most of my loads are near the max charge for best accuracy except for my creedmoors, they like above book max but no issue with pressure in any temp. for starting out you will see a common denominator on what powder is most popular for caliber you like. after that you can experiment on different powders. a chronograph is a valuable tool also. there is a whole lot of different things to consider but this is my basic starting system. after you have found a load that groups well you can then play with seating depth for mag length, tighter groups,etc. [/QUOTE]
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