Newbie reloader question

[WildRose]

Start your load development at touch (not jam)and work backwards

The safer way to go about it is to do the opposite. Start well off the lands and slowly creep forward finding an accuracy node carefully watching pressure signs.

 

[Amudgett]

The safer way to go about it is to do the opposite. Start well off the lands and slowly creep forward finding an accuracy node carefully watching pressure signs.

I like this advice much more!! This is how most reloading manuals I've read tell you too do it.... for a beginner I'll bet on the safe side before chasing something I'm quite frankly I'm not even sure about?

 

[milboltnut]

you question is for Weatherby..... set it to manual OAL and forget it. For other cartridge chambering's you can mess with OAL. I never had good accuracy with touching the lands, but doesn't mean you shouldn't. But do what you think you need to do. Plenty of people do it with success with zero issues.

 

[asd9055]

you question is for Weatherby..... set it to manual OAL and forget it. For other cartridge chambering's you can mess with OAL. I never had good accuracy with touching the lands, but doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't. But do what you think you need to do. Plenty of people do it with success with zero issues.

Exactly!