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<blockquote data-quote="Orange Dust" data-source="post: 1590025" data-attributes="member: 92702"><p>Some earlier mentioned buying a Chronograph. I feel it is as essential as a reloading press. Not only does it indicate consistency, it can also be a great indicator of pressure. Look at your load book. It will tell you the firearm the load was tested in. Usually a universal receiver with a pressure barrel. It will also tell the barrel length. If your velocity exceeds those in the book it us usually safe to assume that your pressure is higher also. Not a tell all, but one of the many warning signs. You should not exceed the book velocity for a maximum load without a longer barrel, not as a beginner anyway. Don't go the other way though and exceed the book maximum charge to get the book max velocity. Never exceed maximum charges. More useful piece of equipment for a beginner than power trimmers, auto charge scales and the like. Should be high on your list for purchase.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Orange Dust, post: 1590025, member: 92702"] Some earlier mentioned buying a Chronograph. I feel it is as essential as a reloading press. Not only does it indicate consistency, it can also be a great indicator of pressure. Look at your load book. It will tell you the firearm the load was tested in. Usually a universal receiver with a pressure barrel. It will also tell the barrel length. If your velocity exceeds those in the book it us usually safe to assume that your pressure is higher also. Not a tell all, but one of the many warning signs. You should not exceed the book velocity for a maximum load without a longer barrel, not as a beginner anyway. Don't go the other way though and exceed the book maximum charge to get the book max velocity. Never exceed maximum charges. More useful piece of equipment for a beginner than power trimmers, auto charge scales and the like. Should be high on your list for purchase. [/QUOTE]
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