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Nominal temperature is not the temperature of the ammunition itself.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Chrony not Caldwells?The magnetospeed can be had for a decent price. They have different versions with different bells and whistles, but the base model is still just as accurate.
Might look into it down the road.
After reading up on chronographs, I sold my Chrony still new in the box and got a Magnetospeed.
I don't trust any of the optical chronos personally. That's just me though.Chrony not Caldwells?
The very first chronograph I ever used I borrowed from a friend was an old Chrony model. Its velocities on the same lot of factory ammo was about 200fps different than on my new Caldwell chronograph. Ive always been suspicious of optical chronographs since....
I have a magnetospeed bookmarked but I'm just overwhelmed with affording other shooting and gun projects right now. It seems there is no end to gun projects and I don't even have a large collection.
Speaking of budget, is this "poor mans" method of annealing worth doing? Ive been thinking of adding annealing to my process but like a new chronograph I cant afford a real annealer right now...
Everything's the same down to the exact location. Although I havent been recording humidity but the weather hasn't really changed much between sessions....How do you know the velocities? Same chrono? Fresh charge? Zeroed out or self-checked? Fresh charge/batteries? Facing the same direction?
Same altitude?
It's not ideal, but if you develop a good methodology it can be effective.Speaking of budget, is this "poor mans" method of annealing worth doing?
While atmospheric humidity when firing is a factor in ballistic trajectory, it does not effect muzzle velocity. My earlier comments about humidity (and the linked article) are about humidity in the powder itself. If you open you powder bottle when the humidity is 80% and leave it long enough, the powder will take on moisture. Opposite if it's exposed to very dry air. The humidity in the powder can effect velocity. Take a quick scan at the tables in that article to see how much.I havent been recording humidity
Ever since I spilled some i now pour a small amount into a small cup so the cap is most always sealed on the container.While atmospheric humidity when firing is a factor in ballistic trajectory, it does not effect muzzle velocity. My earlier comments about humidity (and the linked article) are about humidity in the powder itself. If you open you powder bottle when the humidity is 80% and leave it long enough, the powder will take on moisture. Opposite if it's exposed to very dry air. The humidity in the powder can effect velocity. Take a quick scan at the tables in that article to see how much.
That said, it sounds like your chronograph is the more likely culprit here.