gunslinger
Bearcat
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Still reading, I tell you what there is a lot different conflicting info for the same loads . Whos' info would you trust? :?:
gunslinger
gunslinger
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GP100man
Buckeye
These days I cast for almost all my shooting addictions & I compare Lymans Cast Bullet manual against The powders Manufacturers STARTING loads & use my chronograph !!!
Manuals are guide lines & the chronograph will let ya know immediatly if your in line !!!
I loaded for years without 1 & now would`nt start devolpment of a load with out it !!!
Hindsight being just that I wish it was the first peice of equipment purchased !!!
That being said try to find data using a Lachmiller 38-162 bullet in 357 magnum !!
Last but not least , I have loads that I`ll never put in print here & some that I`ll never try to approch printed data for because using the tools I have & the knowledge learned & gleaned that there not safe in "MY" firearms .
For the most part manuals don`t standardize testing platforms ! 1 will use vented test barrels with cup ,the other with vented barrels with PSI .
Then to complicate things more some use actual firearms specially fitted with PSI or cup measurements , or measure velocity & use known factors such as velocity, bullet weight to calculate pressures .
Add in the speed at which we can observe & obtain info in this time of PC friendly world no wonder we sit here & beat keys & scratch our heads & wind our youknowwhats into a knot !!!
Rant off !!! what ya got confusing ya? & we`ll see if we can help !!
I hope this helps even if a little !
Manuals are guide lines & the chronograph will let ya know immediatly if your in line !!!
I loaded for years without 1 & now would`nt start devolpment of a load with out it !!!
Hindsight being just that I wish it was the first peice of equipment purchased !!!
That being said try to find data using a Lachmiller 38-162 bullet in 357 magnum !!
Last but not least , I have loads that I`ll never put in print here & some that I`ll never try to approch printed data for because using the tools I have & the knowledge learned & gleaned that there not safe in "MY" firearms .
For the most part manuals don`t standardize testing platforms ! 1 will use vented test barrels with cup ,the other with vented barrels with PSI .
Then to complicate things more some use actual firearms specially fitted with PSI or cup measurements , or measure velocity & use known factors such as velocity, bullet weight to calculate pressures .
Add in the speed at which we can observe & obtain info in this time of PC friendly world no wonder we sit here & beat keys & scratch our heads & wind our youknowwhats into a knot !!!
Rant off !!! what ya got confusing ya? & we`ll see if we can help !!
I hope this helps even if a little !
Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
I usually start with the powder manufacturers most up-to-date online data. I then compare other reloading books and sometimes specialty books or magazine articles or other online sites. If you decide like me to reduce the max load by about 10% having the exact perfect formula becomes less critical. Reduced loads also make reloading less worrisome. Finding an accurate load that is easy to duplicate is my goal usually. :shock: :D
...Jimbo
...Jimbo
WESHOOT2
Hunter
I gather as much data with my chosen bullet weight as I can find.
I compare the START loads, and I START in the middle of those.
Then I WORK UP SLOW, until my personal performance goals get met.
I compare the START loads, and I START in the middle of those.
Then I WORK UP SLOW, until my personal performance goals get met.
