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"c" after load? No 168g bullet in data? Load over max gr?
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<blockquote data-quote="varmintH8R" data-source="post: 863181" data-attributes="member: 39801"><p>I'll put my 2C in on #3 and #4</p><p></p><p>#3. If I can't find data for the powder I want to use for a specific bullet weight, I won't use it. I agree with 165 gr vs 168 gr, or even backing off if the data is 160 vs 168. More than that, I'm not experimenting. Usually you can always find data for the powder you want if you check enough places. Powder manufacturers and many bullet manufacturers put data online, it's a good back up to your manuals. Also note that bullets of the same weight with different profiles will create different pressures under the same charge. Always work up conservatively when switching bullets.</p><p></p><p>#4. I feel pretty strongly about this one. I personally do not exceed the highest published max load for any round I load, and ill only go to max after an extensive work-up. I prefer if I can find an accuracy node a little bit under max. To me it is a question of risk vs reward - is there any tangible benefit to pushing the envelope with any given load? Does another 50fps really do anything for me? Is that 50fps worth a potential BOOM? To me, it's not even a question. If you are a highly experienced wildcatter and really know what you are doing, more power to you and this post isnt meant to judge. If you're not, I would set max slightly below max (assuming of course you work up safely to this point)</p><p></p><p>My opinion only.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="varmintH8R, post: 863181, member: 39801"] I'll put my 2C in on #3 and #4 #3. If I can't find data for the powder I want to use for a specific bullet weight, I won't use it. I agree with 165 gr vs 168 gr, or even backing off if the data is 160 vs 168. More than that, I'm not experimenting. Usually you can always find data for the powder you want if you check enough places. Powder manufacturers and many bullet manufacturers put data online, it's a good back up to your manuals. Also note that bullets of the same weight with different profiles will create different pressures under the same charge. Always work up conservatively when switching bullets. #4. I feel pretty strongly about this one. I personally do not exceed the highest published max load for any round I load, and ill only go to max after an extensive work-up. I prefer if I can find an accuracy node a little bit under max. To me it is a question of risk vs reward - is there any tangible benefit to pushing the envelope with any given load? Does another 50fps really do anything for me? Is that 50fps worth a potential BOOM? To me, it's not even a question. If you are a highly experienced wildcatter and really know what you are doing, more power to you and this post isnt meant to judge. If you're not, I would set max slightly below max (assuming of course you work up safely to this point) My opinion only. [/QUOTE]
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