"I have never used a chronograph as I see no need to know the speed if my concerns are met.
What am I missing? I have an open mind."
I concur with Contender's comments and additionally here's what I've found.
I used to load lots of ammo using non-canister powders. Using these powders is somewhat different in that these powders are generally loaded to specific load parameters rather than loading manual data. Finding a load velocity that produces acceptable accuracy/function and then adjusting various components to replicate those load characteristics is the key to success. For instance, loading .223 using whatever components were available might mean a load adjustment up/down to fit a specific known load which produced a velocity delivering acceptable/exemplary accuracy or performance in a specific (or generic) barrel twist/profile.
This can only be achieved by the use of a chronograph.
What am I missing? I have an open mind."
I concur with Contender's comments and additionally here's what I've found.
I used to load lots of ammo using non-canister powders. Using these powders is somewhat different in that these powders are generally loaded to specific load parameters rather than loading manual data. Finding a load velocity that produces acceptable accuracy/function and then adjusting various components to replicate those load characteristics is the key to success. For instance, loading .223 using whatever components were available might mean a load adjustment up/down to fit a specific known load which produced a velocity delivering acceptable/exemplary accuracy or performance in a specific (or generic) barrel twist/profile.
This can only be achieved by the use of a chronograph.
