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<blockquote data-quote="WRG" data-source="post: 265326" data-attributes="member: 13638"><p>I just want to add one thing about reloading manuals. What ever press you decide to go with you should use their manual because it will relate more closely. That manual will help you understand the basics in each step of the process. </p><p> </p><p>For me, when I first start out working up a load with a caliber, I will research the Internet to find the best bullet & powder combination for that caliber for what ever I will be using it for i.e, hunting or punching paper. Some bullet & powder companies will have load data on their website that will help give you a good starting point. </p><p> </p><p>Back to manuals.</p><p> </p><p>Most bullet manuals will usually have a * to denote most accurate load for a particular bullet. I will compare that to my barrels length & twist and use that powder to start with. I also look for that powder on the burn rate chart and find two other powders to compare against. Usually one a little faster and one a little slower. I also use in my work-ups two other bullets to compare also i.e, velocity & BC. Remember your trying to find what your rifle likes best. </p><p> </p><p>You have to keep in mind that NOT ALL MANUAL DATA WILL CORRELATE with each other and for that reason I use manuals from the bullet & powder companies that I will be using. They know their product better than anyone else and will list the best combination. It is impossible for powder manufactures to have data for every bullet out there and thats why I will use bullet manuals to compare against. A lot of times you will find the combinations listed in both which helps.</p><p> </p><p>I use 14 different manuals! You can never have enough manuals!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WRG, post: 265326, member: 13638"] I just want to add one thing about reloading manuals. What ever press you decide to go with you should use their manual because it will relate more closely. That manual will help you understand the basics in each step of the process. For me, when I first start out working up a load with a caliber, I will research the Internet to find the best bullet & powder combination for that caliber for what ever I will be using it for i.e, hunting or punching paper. Some bullet & powder companies will have load data on their website that will help give you a good starting point. Back to manuals. Most bullet manuals will usually have a * to denote most accurate load for a particular bullet. I will compare that to my barrels length & twist and use that powder to start with. I also look for that powder on the burn rate chart and find two other powders to compare against. Usually one a little faster and one a little slower. I also use in my work-ups two other bullets to compare also i.e, velocity & BC. Remember your trying to find what your rifle likes best. You have to keep in mind that NOT ALL MANUAL DATA WILL CORRELATE with each other and for that reason I use manuals from the bullet & powder companies that I will be using. They know their product better than anyone else and will list the best combination. It is impossible for powder manufactures to have data for every bullet out there and thats why I will use bullet manuals to compare against. A lot of times you will find the combinations listed in both which helps. I use 14 different manuals! You can never have enough manuals! [/QUOTE]
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