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How to develop a new load?
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<blockquote data-quote="BJH" data-source="post: 1502257" data-attributes="member: 93876"><p>I know that most of the information that we get in today's world comes from the internet, and hard copy books are something we rarely use. But i would suggest that along with your internet searches, grab a reloading manual from one of the bullet manufacturers. If you are using Nosler bullets i would suggest a Nosler reloading manual. I have a couple of theirs and it is full of really good information. They walk through all of the basics and warning signs that need to be watched. Lots of good info in the hard copy manuals. I still read them over and over when i am sitting around at night. </p><p>Personally I will find a seating depth that will work for the rifle's magazine and see if i can get to the lands with the bullet. Then I pull them back .030" and start at the low charge listed for that bullet and powder. Working up .5 grains at a time until I see signs of pressure. I pick one of the safe loads that shot the best and test seating depth from there. </p><p>If you want to test seating depth first I would suggest picking a powder charge towards the bottom end so you know you wont run into pressure problems and find the depth your rifle likes best. Then test your powder charges. </p><p>Either way should work fine as long as you take your time and approach each step with extreme care and caution. I have been reloading for over 20 years and still triple check each step of the process.</p><p>Also, only do one step at a time! Don't get in a hurry and don't think about the next step of the reloading process until you finish each piece of the step you are on. </p><p>Last, have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BJH, post: 1502257, member: 93876"] I know that most of the information that we get in today's world comes from the internet, and hard copy books are something we rarely use. But i would suggest that along with your internet searches, grab a reloading manual from one of the bullet manufacturers. If you are using Nosler bullets i would suggest a Nosler reloading manual. I have a couple of theirs and it is full of really good information. They walk through all of the basics and warning signs that need to be watched. Lots of good info in the hard copy manuals. I still read them over and over when i am sitting around at night. Personally I will find a seating depth that will work for the rifle's magazine and see if i can get to the lands with the bullet. Then I pull them back .030" and start at the low charge listed for that bullet and powder. Working up .5 grains at a time until I see signs of pressure. I pick one of the safe loads that shot the best and test seating depth from there. If you want to test seating depth first I would suggest picking a powder charge towards the bottom end so you know you wont run into pressure problems and find the depth your rifle likes best. Then test your powder charges. Either way should work fine as long as you take your time and approach each step with extreme care and caution. I have been reloading for over 20 years and still triple check each step of the process. Also, only do one step at a time! Don't get in a hurry and don't think about the next step of the reloading process until you finish each piece of the step you are on. Last, have fun! [/QUOTE]
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