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Short and long range hunting loads?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ackley Man" data-source="post: 271112" data-attributes="member: 16583"><p>Hi tlk,</p><p> </p><p>Traditionally when writters talk about short to mid range and then long range loads they are talking about two different bullet weights and styles. For example in a .300 caliber a short/mid range may be 165 bullet and long range 185 - 200 grain and may be a VLD profile. (You will have to watch your rate of twist to insure that it will stabilize the heavier bullet.) The reason is that heavier and low drag bullets will have less wind drift. Obviously you would have to re-zero your scope when switching loads as the point of impact will vary. Concening using the maximum load data to fire form - DON'T - What you have read wherein they talk about using maximum load data refers to fire forming from a standard to an improved chamber where the case volume of the improved is greater which will somewhat control higher pressure during fire forming. In a standard chamber all you need to do is start with the minimum load which will form your cases to the chamber. You can then work up from there watching for pressure signs. If you have a chronograph reading the velosities is a good barometer relative to pressure. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ackley Man, post: 271112, member: 16583"] Hi tlk, Traditionally when writters talk about short to mid range and then long range loads they are talking about two different bullet weights and styles. For example in a .300 caliber a short/mid range may be 165 bullet and long range 185 - 200 grain and may be a VLD profile. (You will have to watch your rate of twist to insure that it will stabilize the heavier bullet.) The reason is that heavier and low drag bullets will have less wind drift. Obviously you would have to re-zero your scope when switching loads as the point of impact will vary. Concening using the maximum load data to fire form - DON'T - What you have read wherein they talk about using maximum load data refers to fire forming from a standard to an improved chamber where the case volume of the improved is greater which will somewhat control higher pressure during fire forming. In a standard chamber all you need to do is start with the minimum load which will form your cases to the chamber. You can then work up from there watching for pressure signs. If you have a chronograph reading the velosities is a good barometer relative to pressure. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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