For the bullets I have (Sierra 168gr BTHP) and the powder (IMR 4895) my loading manual puts the powder charge between.
38gr - 43.5gr
I am looking to work up a load that I will be using in my bolt rifle. I think I will start with 20 rounds for the first batch, and I am thinking that I should start somewhere around 41gr of powder. I would like to work up to probably a max of 42.5gr of powder.
How does the following sound?
2 rounds at 41 gr
2 rounds at 41.2gr
2 rounds at 41.4gr
2 rounds at 41.6gr
2 rounds at 41.8gr
2 rounds at 42gr
2 rounds at 42.2gr
2 rounds at 42.3gr
4 rounds at 42.5gr
Does that seem to be a logical progression for working up to the load that I think will work the best?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Adam
38gr - 43.5gr
I am looking to work up a load that I will be using in my bolt rifle. I think I will start with 20 rounds for the first batch, and I am thinking that I should start somewhere around 41gr of powder. I would like to work up to probably a max of 42.5gr of powder.
How does the following sound?
2 rounds at 41 gr
2 rounds at 41.2gr
2 rounds at 41.4gr
2 rounds at 41.6gr
2 rounds at 41.8gr
2 rounds at 42gr
2 rounds at 42.2gr
2 rounds at 42.3gr
4 rounds at 42.5gr
Does that seem to be a logical progression for working up to the load that I think will work the best?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Adam