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09-19-2020, 07:25 AM
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
IMO 3 each is plenty to give you an average velocity. Especially with the prices of components these days. Also be sure to load rounds over the manual maximum and watch for pressure signs as you approach them. Too many manual "maximums" are for liability issues and not maximums for your rifle.
Some rifles love hot loads but I've found that I get at least one node somewhere between the starting and max load and also the best accuracy.
Some rifles love hot loads but I've found that I get at least one node somewhere between the starting and max load and also the best accuracy.
09-19-2020, 01:23 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,905
It depends on how you are defining your nodes and which methodology you are following.
In some methods, 1 shot is enough and three shots is only redundant. In other methods, 10 shots isn’t enough.
For how I personally develop loads, I only use 3 shots at each charge weight. For bullet seating nodes, I do at least 5, and repeat the test with more.
In some methods, 1 shot is enough and three shots is only redundant. In other methods, 10 shots isn’t enough.
For how I personally develop loads, I only use 3 shots at each charge weight. For bullet seating nodes, I do at least 5, and repeat the test with more.
09-20-2020, 05:54 AM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
