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hunte567 · 11-11-2011, 07:03 PM

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This is my first reload ladder test form my 7mm. Now im not sure which one to go with.

woolleyworm · 11-13-2011, 02:39 PM

Good groups! What range did you shoot them at? Did you only shoot the 3 different charge weights?
I shoot a string of 20 rounds from min to max load at a distance of at least 200yrs if at all possible. If I see any signs of excess pressure or anything abnormal, then I do not shoot past that point.

JLA · 11-13-2011, 06:10 PM

Im with worm as well. Best done at 200 at least and on a perfectly calm day..

hunte567 · 11-14-2011, 09:26 AM

This was at 100. I'll go to 200 this week. Do you shoot 1 round of 20 different charges or 3 rounds? I shot 3 rounds of 4 different charges. I didnt see any signs of pressure but I stopped at 59gr but my max is 63.

howlnmad · 11-14-2011, 10:28 AM

Go up to the top of this forum and read the ladder test sticky. One round of each charge weight. Total 20 rounds plus the fouling shots.

woolleyworm · 11-14-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunte567

This was at 100. I'll go to 200 this week. Do you shoot 1 round of 20 different charges or 3 rounds? I shot 3 rounds of 4 different charges. I didnt see any signs of pressure but I stopped at 59gr but my max is 63.

1 round of 20 different charges, each one stepping up at an increment based upon the spread from min - max charge.

JLA · 11-14-2011, 07:29 PM

The sticky thread howln refers to is my method of ladder testing.

I had a shooting bench epiphany one afternoon and created the ladder test chart.. Consulted with the worm via text message and decided to start a thread on it. It really worked out well I think.

I encourage you to perform your test and post results in that thread. Im hoping that thread will turn into a compilation of useful data regarding the ladder test and the methods of application.

reynolds357 · 11-14-2011, 08:29 PM

What happened to the good ole simple days of developing loads with a Chronograph?

JLA · 11-14-2011, 08:31 PM

progress.. I do still use a chrony tho.

11-11-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
hunte567 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 57	First reload This is my first reload ladder test form my 7mm. Now im not sure which one to go with. --> Last edited by hunte567; 11-11-2011 at 09:05 PM..

11-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: First reload Good groups! What range did you shoot them at? Did you only shoot the 3 different charge weights? I shoot a string of 20 rounds from min to max load at a distance of at least 200yrs if at all possible. If I see any signs of excess pressure or anything abnormal, then I do not shoot past that point. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: First reload Im with worm as well. Best done at 200 at least and on a perfectly calm day.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-14-2011, 09:26 AM	#4
hunte567 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 57	Re: First reload This was at 100. I'll go to 200 this week. Do you shoot 1 round of 20 different charges or 3 rounds? I shot 3 rounds of 4 different charges. I didnt see any signs of pressure but I stopped at 59gr but my max is 63.

11-14-2011, 10:28 AM	#5
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: First reload Go up to the top of this forum and read the ladder test sticky. One round of each charge weight. Total 20 rounds plus the fouling shots. __________________

11-14-2011, 07:29 PM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: First reload The sticky thread howln refers to is my method of ladder testing. I had a shooting bench epiphany one afternoon and created the ladder test chart.. Consulted with the worm via text message and decided to start a thread on it. It really worked out well I think. I encourage you to perform your test and post results in that thread. Im hoping that thread will turn into a compilation of useful data regarding the ladder test and the methods of application. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-14-2011, 08:29 PM	#8
reynolds357 Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 707	Re: First reload What happened to the good ole simple days of developing loads with a Chronograph?

11-14-2011, 08:31 PM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: First reload progress.. I do still use a chrony tho. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!