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Reloading
Ladder Method for Best Load
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<blockquote data-quote="mattj" data-source="post: 254944" data-attributes="member: 8758"><p>Certainly isn't a 'one true method' -- and I think one should use what they are most comfortable with -- just sharing what I do.</p><p></p><p>That said, I haven't seen any need for a 'pre-OCW' step... The range I use is one step "up" from published max charge (which I only actually fire if their are no pressure signs at the lesser charges), down to about 90% of the max charge in 2-3% increments. I've never not found at least one OCW sweet spot in that range, and I've always had good final load results using that node.</p><p></p><p>Of course, I've also never delved into the realm of developing loads for wildcats or working with powder-bullet combinations where there isn't lots of published load data -- in those cases, I can certainly see where working a ladder first to find a starting place for OCW would make sense... </p><p></p><p>Edit: I also don't care to push the envelope of published "safe" load data -- if you are pushing much past published maximums with a custom rig or something, finding the pressure limits with a ladder or something first would probably make sense.</p><p> </p><p>-Matt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mattj, post: 254944, member: 8758"] Certainly isn't a 'one true method' -- and I think one should use what they are most comfortable with -- just sharing what I do. That said, I haven't seen any need for a 'pre-OCW' step... The range I use is one step "up" from published max charge (which I only actually fire if their are no pressure signs at the lesser charges), down to about 90% of the max charge in 2-3% increments. I've never not found at least one OCW sweet spot in that range, and I've always had good final load results using that node. Of course, I've also never delved into the realm of developing loads for wildcats or working with powder-bullet combinations where there isn't lots of published load data -- in those cases, I can certainly see where working a ladder first to find a starting place for OCW would make sense... Edit: I also don't care to push the envelope of published "safe" load data -- if you are pushing much past published maximums with a custom rig or something, finding the pressure limits with a ladder or something first would probably make sense. -Matt [/QUOTE]
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