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Load development what do I do next?
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<blockquote data-quote="dsculley" data-source="post: 1341633" data-attributes="member: 77514"><p>For me it all boils down to: Do you believe your chronograph or your target? I do read and stay up on things in the shooting world. I understand the concept of Satterlee's 10 round load development. I understand ladder tests. I still prefer the OCW method when done correctly - 100 yds, 3 rounds per charge shot round robin. I don't think the 6.5 Guy's criticism of the OCW is valid. I have never had a problem finding a good node using Dan's OCW method. Some people will tell you that a load developed at 100 yds may not shoot well at longer ranges. I have seen that happen using the OCW method. For me, the downside to Satterlee's method is you have to be VERY consistent with your reloading process. Yes, we all strive for it but a minor error will effect the outcome. With a ladder test, a single errant shot, whether shooter induced or otherwise, can change the outcome of the test. </p><p></p><p>Another thing with the chronograph based tests - we don't test enough rounds to develop truly statistically significant results. If we did, we would lose too much barrel life. To see just how consistent your loads are, load up three sets of the ammo you are trying to test, then use these for three separate tests. Does your data agree across all three tests? I don't think you can run one set of test rounds over a chronograph and call it good. Just my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsculley, post: 1341633, member: 77514"] For me it all boils down to: Do you believe your chronograph or your target? I do read and stay up on things in the shooting world. I understand the concept of Satterlee's 10 round load development. I understand ladder tests. I still prefer the OCW method when done correctly - 100 yds, 3 rounds per charge shot round robin. I don't think the 6.5 Guy's criticism of the OCW is valid. I have never had a problem finding a good node using Dan's OCW method. Some people will tell you that a load developed at 100 yds may not shoot well at longer ranges. I have seen that happen using the OCW method. For me, the downside to Satterlee's method is you have to be VERY consistent with your reloading process. Yes, we all strive for it but a minor error will effect the outcome. With a ladder test, a single errant shot, whether shooter induced or otherwise, can change the outcome of the test. Another thing with the chronograph based tests - we don't test enough rounds to develop truly statistically significant results. If we did, we would lose too much barrel life. To see just how consistent your loads are, load up three sets of the ammo you are trying to test, then use these for three separate tests. Does your data agree across all three tests? I don't think you can run one set of test rounds over a chronograph and call it good. Just my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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