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1. How do I "work up a load"? And do I need a chronograph?
Wow. Thank you all for the documents, links to additional information online and especially the detailed explanations. There is a lot for me to learn.
when the weather and my lazy *** get together and go to the range.
What's keeping you? I was at the range today and it was in the 20's. Had it all to myself. A good pair of "long john's" is all you need
I was insulating the reload shed as to keep all my gear from rusting.
I keep the rust off my gear by using it frequently You were talking guns, right?
if its your first time loading for said gun don't load a bunch until you test. I just picked up a 45acp and been working a load this week. The book says for my powder and bullet min is 4 grains max is 6.5. So what i do it load 20 rounds at 4.5,5,5.5,6,6.5 grains then go shoot.
results today was
4.5 grains didn't eject most shells not enough kick ( i kind of figured that.)
5 ejected almost all
5.5 ejected all and felt good
6 ejected all but had some kick so staying on target with quick shots was an issue
6.5 ejected but kicked like a mule
With that it looks like fancifully from 5.5 to 6 grains was what was the right load for me and this gun for quick stay on target shooting. Sure i can test by the grain but i am not looking for 3 round groups or 1/4 inch and 100 yards so close is good enough. I just got done loading 500 rounds at 5.7 grains. More tomorrow.
Just keep track on what you use for each gun. that way reloading later is spot on without forgetting what you ran.