[quote=agazain]Begin with bullet weight and make in mind. Search data for likely powder. Test single cartridges for range of loads per powder -- check pressures. Load five or so of each weight group (powder charge) and shoot groups for accuracy. Vary OAL for powder charge(s) selected and see if any gain in accuracy. Chrony resulting loads to compare with published data results.

I basically "luck into" good loads this way. Others do ladder tests and rocket science instead of my methods. I DO NOT push envelopes or go outside published data.[/quote)


^^^^^^^ THIS^^^^^ Except for the “pushing the envelope or exceeding published data” part! grin memtb

You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel

“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024