I agree whole heartedly that the article was a nice read.....but with so many more powders to choose from these days....I have to disagree with some of the conclusions. I've got two rifles that are "Improved" and a third one being built. The two that I use currently both have significant increases in velocity without any signs of pressure.....I've pushed them to the point of signs and have backed off. As has been mentioned....if you enjoy tinkering...do it in a safe manner....you can get significant gains by "Improving" a lot of cartridges.

I enjoy the extended range that the "Improved" rounds offer. I also enjoy the time in my man cave...working on brass and testing loads. A guy has to have something to do during the long winter evenings.