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Help me understand the importance of measuring velocity for reloading.
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<blockquote data-quote="waspocrew" data-source="post: 3084341" data-attributes="member: 78732"><p>You don't necessarily need to measure your velocity with a chrono, but it'll sure make your life easier. If you're just going off of book values, you're likely to see a difference in what the published velocity and true velocity is. </p><p></p><p>Once I have some good velocity readings (like 10+ rounds for an average velocity). I'll then take it out to 500 or 600 yards and see if there's any difference between the shooting solution and on target. If so, I'll true up the BC until things line up. </p><p></p><p>In my opinion, if shooting long range (and especially hunting long range), you need to know how your rounds will perform down range. Having an accurate muzzle velocity to begin with is a pretty important piece of the puzzle. </p><p></p><p>For what it's worth, I have the Garmin and its leaps and bounds easier and more convenient to use than the magnetospeed and Labradar I've used in the past. The garmin goes with me to the range every session.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="waspocrew, post: 3084341, member: 78732"] You don’t necessarily need to measure your velocity with a chrono, but it’ll sure make your life easier. If you’re just going off of book values, you’re likely to see a difference in what the published velocity and true velocity is. Once I have some good velocity readings (like 10+ rounds for an average velocity). I’ll then take it out to 500 or 600 yards and see if there’s any difference between the shooting solution and on target. If so, I’ll true up the BC until things line up. In my opinion, if shooting long range (and especially hunting long range), you need to know how your rounds will perform down range. Having an accurate muzzle velocity to begin with is a pretty important piece of the puzzle. For what it’s worth, I have the Garmin and its leaps and bounds easier and more convenient to use than the magnetospeed and Labradar I’ve used in the past. The garmin goes with me to the range every session. [/QUOTE]
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