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Kirby Allen’s “no load development” load development method.
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 697628" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>I would agree that this load development is focused toward full custom, top quality rifles. I am in no way saying they have to be my rifles, there are a load of good smiths that make rifles in this class, many of them haunt LRH. With a custom rifle we do not have to deal with the extreme vibration pattern variations with different loads. It still happens but its not nearly as extreme or even as noticable on target.</p><p> </p><p>The receivers and bolts are as perfect as we can get them so there is no issues with that as chamber pressures and bolt thrust increases. The barrels GENERALLY are completely stress free so we do not have to worry AS MUCH about groups opening up when the barrel get hot. That said, it can still be an issue.</p><p> </p><p>Bedding is generally DRAMTICALLY superior on custom rifles compared to pretty much all factory rifles.</p><p> </p><p>Load development on a full custom rifle is alot barrel break in, generally it takes MUCH less time to accomplish then it would with a factory rifle.</p><p> </p><p>If a rifle is mechanically sound, it will generally shoot its best at or near the very top of it working pressure ranges. That is given the bullets will handle the velocity potential of that specific chambering you are loading for. That is why my quick load method works so well with top end rifles.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a factory rifle, it often still works but may not work as often as with a full custom.</p><p> </p><p>Again, I am not telling everyone my method is the method everyone should use. I am simply saying this is how I develope loads for my rifles and that it works very well. If you want to try it, go for it, if you think its all hot air, by all means, do what you believe will work best for your rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 697628, member: 10"] I would agree that this load development is focused toward full custom, top quality rifles. I am in no way saying they have to be my rifles, there are a load of good smiths that make rifles in this class, many of them haunt LRH. With a custom rifle we do not have to deal with the extreme vibration pattern variations with different loads. It still happens but its not nearly as extreme or even as noticable on target. The receivers and bolts are as perfect as we can get them so there is no issues with that as chamber pressures and bolt thrust increases. The barrels GENERALLY are completely stress free so we do not have to worry AS MUCH about groups opening up when the barrel get hot. That said, it can still be an issue. Bedding is generally DRAMTICALLY superior on custom rifles compared to pretty much all factory rifles. Load development on a full custom rifle is alot barrel break in, generally it takes MUCH less time to accomplish then it would with a factory rifle. If a rifle is mechanically sound, it will generally shoot its best at or near the very top of it working pressure ranges. That is given the bullets will handle the velocity potential of that specific chambering you are loading for. That is why my quick load method works so well with top end rifles. If you have a factory rifle, it often still works but may not work as often as with a full custom. Again, I am not telling everyone my method is the method everyone should use. I am simply saying this is how I develope loads for my rifles and that it works very well. If you want to try it, go for it, if you think its all hot air, by all means, do what you believe will work best for your rifle. [/QUOTE]
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