Erik, I just got around to actually watching the video. I posted previously, before watching it...but we essentially said the same thing.
The video was good and it was a nice attempt to explain something that, to so, it can't be explained. Others get what you're saying and agree with you.
It's just a number until you shoot it. You then adjust it accordingly. Really, nothing more or less than that. The Wheeler method may work great at establishing a point of reference for discussion purposes, but that and 50 cents still won't get you a cup of coffee. It's just a point of reference for describing the length of your loaded round, in relation to your lands. Doesn't mean it'll shoot there and doesn't mean it won't..So what does it mean, of any value to me or the next guy? It's a way of conveying a good starting point for you and your load,bbl, etc. Nothing more and nothing less.
I understand what you're saying and I agree with you.
The only difference is that I stated that I often start at what I call "full jam" because I can only go one direction from there. In BR, I'm not even particularly worried about the bullet sticking in the lands, as we can almost always "dump" that round during a cease fire but before the line is called safe.(cold)
Some cartridges, such as a 30br with h4198, tend to like a lot of neck tension and a lot of jam. I feel it is because of the way the starting pressure builds but that's neither her nor there..because it doesn't matter why. What matters is that it works..often...on the target.
Still, just move the tuner a mark or two and this discussion is moot...and maybe even less debatable....maybe!
