Help Shooting a ladder test

[rickp]

I need some help really understanding how to shoot a ladder test.

Here are my questions.
1. How do I setup the target? One dot per load?

`2. What exactly I'm I looking for on the target? Just small groups of the same load?

Lets start with these and go from there.

BTW, I was planning on shooting this at 400y. Loading 175gr SMK with Varget powder.

 

[Trevor300wsm]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

I'm not typically one to tell someone to use the "search" function, but in this case I think it'd help you understand this alot better.

Do you know the differnce in a OCW and a Ladder test? You might read up on both. It sounds like your confusing the two together which is a common thing.

I do OCW's. I shoot them round robin style. Each load on a different dot.

In both cases your looking for vertical dispertion, or lack of really.

 

[justinbaker]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test



Yep sounds like you're confusing the 2

Read this sticky on the ladder test. You dont need 5 rounds for each charge when doing the ladder test

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1713419#Post1713419

 

[rickp]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

yeah i found some info on that so i deleted it from my original post. thanks. The other question stands though.

I found some info on this but I'm still can't answer the above questions.

 

[Bob 964]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

Try this website

http://www.6mmbr.com/laddertest.html

 

[rickp]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

That's answers all my questions. thanks guys.

R>

 

[PanaDP]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/

Read everything on that website and you'll have a good understanding of what to do, why to do it, and what it means once you've done it.

 

[rickp]

Re: Help Shooting a ladder test

Thanks for the site.

I have to call BS on part 10 of the Inst. Only being able to shoot 18 to 25 rounds before fouling affects groups?? If that was the case we would all be cleaning barrels most of the time.
IMO, this should be done with a fouled barrel.

R