I read a write up once about how to find the optimum powder charge for a particular powder in a load..It was A.W.O.L, O.P.A.L, M.A.L.D, something like that. Anyway you shot a powder charge then shot the 3 or 4 more..had something to do with a ladder..hell I don't know, maybe somebody knows what I'm talking about
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Do a Google search for "Dan Newberry's Optimal Charge Weight". I think that's what you are speaking of.
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Do a Google search for "Dan Newberry's Optimal Charge Weight". I think that's what you are speaking of.
It's bed time.
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There are methods to developed loads; one is the OPTIMAL CHARGE WEIGHT method http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ which IMO is the best. After you find the common POI point of impact and the optimum charge weight, you then will tune the OCW load by ajusting the seating depht.
Might seem a little confusing a first but it real is simple and fast. In about 20 rnds you will learn allot read and study the information from the link then do a search here, there are several threads. If you decide to use this method do it like it is written until you have a couple of years loading under you belt.
http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/ Is a web site that people who use this method post to to exchange information, you can post if you need help with results of you test. Its back to the old thing you have to do the work to understand the process. If you just select loads from other peoples work you will miss an oppertunity to learn a lot.
There are methods to developed loads; one is the OPTIMAL CHARGE WEIGHT method http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ which IMO is the best. After you find the common POI point of impact and the optimum charge weight, you then will tune the OCW load by ajusting the seating depht.
Might seem a little confusing a first but it real is simple and fast. In about 20 rnds you will learn allot read and study the information from the link then do a search here, there are several threads. If you decide to use this method do it like it is written until you have a couple of years loading under you belt.
http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/ Is a web site that people who use this method post to to exchange information, you can post if you need help with results of you test. Its back to the old thing you have to do the work to understand the process. If you just select loads from other peoples work you will miss an oppertunity to learn a lot.
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try and do the ladder test (step load) at 300 yards or further. I go a step further and chronograph each shot and plot the shot location at the bench. As indicated you will see some very interesting results.
try and do the ladder test (step load) at 300 yards or further. I go a step further and chronograph each shot and plot the shot location at the bench. As indicated you will see some very interesting results.
