04-27-2023, 01:13 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-27-2023, 01:14 AM by Bassfish1952.)
Ok I broke down and ordered a basic reloading press kit.
I have LR powder, Hornady once fired brass, 90gr Hornady GMX and CCI 400 primers
Was looking at Hornady's reloading app. and starting at 29.5gr of LR gives 2283FPS and over 1000lbs energy at 250yds. which is about as far as I will be shooting
Can I start there and work up assuming that if I see no signs of over pressure and get good grouping would I be safe to hunt that load this coming year ?
There are 6 steps to Max from there so would that be a safe place to start and would 50 rounds be enough to determine a good load ? 5 rounds at each step
I have not bought a Chronograph yet
Thanks
I have LR powder, Hornady once fired brass, 90gr Hornady GMX and CCI 400 primers
Was looking at Hornady's reloading app. and starting at 29.5gr of LR gives 2283FPS and over 1000lbs energy at 250yds. which is about as far as I will be shooting
Can I start there and work up assuming that if I see no signs of over pressure and get good grouping would I be safe to hunt that load this coming year ?
There are 6 steps to Max from there so would that be a safe place to start and would 50 rounds be enough to determine a good load ? 5 rounds at each step
I have not bought a Chronograph yet
Thanks