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<blockquote data-quote="Jimm" data-source="post: 186774" data-attributes="member: 9"><p><strong>So very</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> True . A properly conducted ladder test will give the operator a ton of data to consider and will quickly point to the potential of the bullet / powder combo being tested . </p><p></p><p> However , the most important aspects of the test can be discovered / examined regardless of the wind . Velocity and vertical to put it succintly . </p><p></p><p> I know a fellow that routinely conducts his ladder tests in the windy environs of central Oklahoma . Yet he just as routinely benefits from the results . Perhaps he will have the time to chime in here . If so we will all benefit . </p><p></p><p> When conducting a ladder test with a person new to the method it is invariable that each shot of the test produces exclamations on their part such as " what the heck is that shot doing way over there " . To truly benefit from the results of the test you must wait till all data is in hand and then reach informed decisionsd by a careful interpretation of said data .</p><p></p><p> Targets , velocities and load info will work together to tell you what to do next .As in all things , experience will provide more and greater insight interpreting the info .</p><p></p><p> As Bountyhunter pointed out the distance the test is conducted at will help improve the understanding of what is happening . Even so if you only have 200 yds to work with the method will still work . It may take a little longer( more experience ) to be able to interpret accurately but it will happen . </p><p></p><p> Jim B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jimm, post: 186774, member: 9"] [b]So very[/b] True . A properly conducted ladder test will give the operator a ton of data to consider and will quickly point to the potential of the bullet / powder combo being tested . However , the most important aspects of the test can be discovered / examined regardless of the wind . Velocity and vertical to put it succintly . I know a fellow that routinely conducts his ladder tests in the windy environs of central Oklahoma . Yet he just as routinely benefits from the results . Perhaps he will have the time to chime in here . If so we will all benefit . When conducting a ladder test with a person new to the method it is invariable that each shot of the test produces exclamations on their part such as " what the heck is that shot doing way over there " . To truly benefit from the results of the test you must wait till all data is in hand and then reach informed decisionsd by a careful interpretation of said data . Targets , velocities and load info will work together to tell you what to do next .As in all things , experience will provide more and greater insight interpreting the info . As Bountyhunter pointed out the distance the test is conducted at will help improve the understanding of what is happening . Even so if you only have 200 yds to work with the method will still work . It may take a little longer( more experience ) to be able to interpret accurately but it will happen . Jim B. [/QUOTE]
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