I am a novice reloader. Have 2 280AI's. One is being built and other is being stocked after a recent build. Owned one prior but did not personally load for it. I hit pressure signs (sticky bolt) on my new gun. Was trying it out in an old stock. 75 degree temps and close to the lands. This was with 150 TTSX and 160 Accubonds. Both loads were slightly below published max loads. I just bought a chronograph. Have not tried it as have no cf rifles at home right now. what will the chrono likely tell me about this rifle's performance? Will the below max loads likely be faster than the book or could I just have a chamber/barrel that does not like to be pushed? Hate to ask a dumb question but unsure how to use the chrono as a reloading tool. Know it will tell me speed for ballistic calculation. Is the chrono otherwise there to show unusually high velocity absent other pressure signs as a safety tool? Thanks.
