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<blockquote data-quote="jamesmc2" data-source="post: 587409" data-attributes="member: 28212"><p>Actually increasing the COAL can increase velocity as the bullet is close to the lands and there is less bullet jump (momentum) as the bullet engages the riflings. That is a reason (along with accuracy) that some shooters jam the bullet into the lands, it allows them some extra pressure and thus velocity. Not advisable if you plan on using your rounds for hunting as it makes cases hard to extract from the chamber. In this case where you already have a max/compressed load you may not want to increase COAL any further. </p><p></p><p>Great results by the way! There are always some speed bumps on the way to finding a good load. Looks like you found the sweet spot! Once you have found that sweet load leave well enough alone get to know how it performs at longer ranges. The velocity you are getting now should give you excellent results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jamesmc2, post: 587409, member: 28212"] Actually increasing the COAL can increase velocity as the bullet is close to the lands and there is less bullet jump (momentum) as the bullet engages the riflings. That is a reason (along with accuracy) that some shooters jam the bullet into the lands, it allows them some extra pressure and thus velocity. Not advisable if you plan on using your rounds for hunting as it makes cases hard to extract from the chamber. In this case where you already have a max/compressed load you may not want to increase COAL any further. Great results by the way! There are always some speed bumps on the way to finding a good load. Looks like you found the sweet spot! Once you have found that sweet load leave well enough alone get to know how it performs at longer ranges. The velocity you are getting now should give you excellent results. [/QUOTE]
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