08-09-2023, 02:17 AM
Yes.
I recognize I have the big "jump".
Thats why I was not overly concerned with measuring the OAL at the ogive of my assembled ammo. It's not precise comparison, but with that much jump space, I wasn't worried.
I use QuickLoad software to determine my maximum load and start about 10% below that for the bottom rung load of my teat load ladder.
I use 0.3 grains step sizes for my initial ladder. Then I look at the two best readings and estimate the center point that seems to be the most accurate. Then I perform a 5-step ladder in 0.2 grain steps from 0.4 grains below this center point to 0.4 grains above this center point.
The most accurate of those loads becomes my standard load.
I recognize I have the big "jump".
Thats why I was not overly concerned with measuring the OAL at the ogive of my assembled ammo. It's not precise comparison, but with that much jump space, I wasn't worried.
I use QuickLoad software to determine my maximum load and start about 10% below that for the bottom rung load of my teat load ladder.
I use 0.3 grains step sizes for my initial ladder. Then I look at the two best readings and estimate the center point that seems to be the most accurate. Then I perform a 5-step ladder in 0.2 grain steps from 0.4 grains below this center point to 0.4 grains above this center point.
The most accurate of those loads becomes my standard load.