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I need a refresher on load development.
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<blockquote data-quote="milanuk" data-source="post: 24955" data-attributes="member: 376"><p>Not too much wrong here, other than I'd venture the opinion that 1gr increments are bit steep, even for a larger case like the .264 Win Mag. 1/2 gr steps are plenty.</p><p></p><p>Some people pick a powder from the loading manual w/ the bullet they choose to work w/, start at the manuals recommend minimum load and start working their way up. Not entirely a bad idea, and probably the safest overall. Just may go thru a butt-load of components getting from the min load to what ever maximum is in your gun (may be more than what the manual shows).</p><p></p><p>Another one I use a lot, and the normal disclaimer here, I'm not necessarily saying its a good idea, just that it is what I do. I pick a powder from the manual for the bullet I have on hand, see what the max listed load is, then back down about a grain to a grain and a half and start there, working up in 0.3gr increments, up to and perhaps a little over the listed max, depending on the gun. Your mileage may vary (YMMV).</p><p></p><p>Finally, try doing a search on 'OCW' or Optimal Charge Weight on the forums at <a href="http://www.accuratereloading.com," target="_blank">www.accuratereloading.com,</a> <a href="http://www.snipershide.com," target="_blank">www.snipershide.com,</a> among others (can't remember if the guy has a thread here on it). Probably a bit into the 'advanced' load development, but it might float your boat anyway.</p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>Monte</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milanuk, post: 24955, member: 376"] Not too much wrong here, other than I'd venture the opinion that 1gr increments are bit steep, even for a larger case like the .264 Win Mag. 1/2 gr steps are plenty. Some people pick a powder from the loading manual w/ the bullet they choose to work w/, start at the manuals recommend minimum load and start working their way up. Not entirely a bad idea, and probably the safest overall. Just may go thru a butt-load of components getting from the min load to what ever maximum is in your gun (may be more than what the manual shows). Another one I use a lot, and the normal disclaimer here, I'm not necessarily saying its a good idea, just that it is what I do. I pick a powder from the manual for the bullet I have on hand, see what the max listed load is, then back down about a grain to a grain and a half and start there, working up in 0.3gr increments, up to and perhaps a little over the listed max, depending on the gun. Your mileage may vary (YMMV). Finally, try doing a search on 'OCW' or Optimal Charge Weight on the forums at [url="http://www.accuratereloading.com,"]www.accuratereloading.com,[/url] [url="http://www.snipershide.com,"]www.snipershide.com,[/url] among others (can't remember if the guy has a thread here on it). Probably a bit into the 'advanced' load development, but it might float your boat anyway. HTH, Monte [/QUOTE]
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