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Reloading
Using chronograph data to determine the best load????
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<blockquote data-quote="green 788" data-source="post: 92906" data-attributes="member: 3781"><p>I'm not sure what the actual velocity difference would be, but yes, if one guy free recoils a rifle and another holds it firm against his shoulder, there will be a difference in the distribution of the cartridge's energy. In the free recoil situation, some of the energy of the burning powder is going into pushing the rifle backwards, and this leaves less energy to propel the bullet forward.</p><p></p><p>Try this next time you use your chronograph. Shoot a few free recoil (if possible) or with a light hold versus firm. You'll almost certainly see some different numbers...</p><p></p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="green 788, post: 92906, member: 3781"] I'm not sure what the actual velocity difference would be, but yes, if one guy free recoils a rifle and another holds it firm against his shoulder, there will be a difference in the distribution of the cartridge's energy. In the free recoil situation, some of the energy of the burning powder is going into pushing the rifle backwards, and this leaves less energy to propel the bullet forward. Try this next time you use your chronograph. Shoot a few free recoil (if possible) or with a light hold versus firm. You'll almost certainly see some different numbers... Dan [/QUOTE]
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