Originally Posted by
FUBAR
Do a Google search and you will find variations on the method(s)
Here is a simple method:
Chronograph is highly recommended
Set up for a known distance say 300 yards--this distance may be your zero range or the range you plan on engaging targets
Start with a load at the low end of the powder scale for the bullet selected
Shoot said target, # of shots is a decision point, some shoot 3 ea, now record all data- walk or ride???
Increase powder by no more than .5 gr, repeat the above
Look for pressure signs each time
Contrary to popular belief high powder, high velocity does not always equal the "best" load, but it may
Your searching for the best load, at some point during the test your will find the best load for that powder/bullet combo
At some point you reach pressure issues or accuracy will fall off or both
May find that the load is not as good as thought
Variations of this are used extensively by Benchrest shooters to find a load for the range(s) they are shooting
Make sense?
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