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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 98816" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>The first thing that you should do is verify the load with one or more of the current loading manuals. Never rely on load data that is given to you by " a guy at the range" or "taken off the internet".</p><p></p><p>Secondly, all handloads should be loaded at least 10% below the listed maximum loads found in the manuals. Once you have learned how to recognize the signs excess pressure than you can begin to load with succesively higher charges.</p><p></p><p>Handloading should only be done by persons who are knowledgeable in all the important little aspects of the hobby. If you are just starting out you should read, read, read. After that, it is a good idea to begin loading with the help of an experienced handloader. Once you get a good handle on handloading you'll probably be hooked for life. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif</p><p></p><p>To answer your question directly - Yes you "need" to start low and work up. Loads that are developed in one rifle may be dangerous in another. That is why you should always reduce your initial charge weight and load back up. You may also want to fine tune the load for peak accuracy in the other rifle.</p><p></p><p>You should also expect to see a drop in velocity of 150 ft/sec or so, due to the shorter barrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 98816, member: 313"] The first thing that you should do is verify the load with one or more of the current loading manuals. Never rely on load data that is given to you by " a guy at the range" or "taken off the internet". Secondly, all handloads should be loaded at least 10% below the listed maximum loads found in the manuals. Once you have learned how to recognize the signs excess pressure than you can begin to load with succesively higher charges. Handloading should only be done by persons who are knowledgeable in all the important little aspects of the hobby. If you are just starting out you should read, read, read. After that, it is a good idea to begin loading with the help of an experienced handloader. Once you get a good handle on handloading you'll probably be hooked for life. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] To answer your question directly - Yes you "need" to start low and work up. Loads that are developed in one rifle may be dangerous in another. That is why you should always reduce your initial charge weight and load back up. You may also want to fine tune the load for peak accuracy in the other rifle. You should also expect to see a drop in velocity of 150 ft/sec or so, due to the shorter barrel. [/QUOTE]
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