Working up a Load

[jschroed]

I'm sure it's been talked about before, but I'd like to hear how you work up a load. I have already selected a bullet that should be appropriate for my twist. How do you select a powder, charge weight and seating depth? There must be some methodology to this? I'd like to hear your process.

 

[savageshooter86]

google Dan Newberry's OCW. Works well and saves time and components. And can be done at 100 yards to find a good load


Do my charge workup then find that then next time do same method with different seating depths and that's it.

 

[Win94ae]

How do you select a powder, charge weight and seating depth?

I refer to my reloading manuals which give me numerous powder choices along with charge weight ranges.

 

[Willoughby]

choose bullet
load 3 of each charge weight starting from lowest
shoot 1st 3 note group - note any pressure signs -flat primers - hard bolt lift -ect.
cool barrel -few minutes -depends on ambient
if desired accuracy is not acheived
repeat process with another type- make- weight- bullet
if your real serious start at the lands - the pressure is greater
so start at min charge weight & watch for pressure signs
most of my accuracy loads are 1 or 2 grains above minimum charge weight
.002 off the lands
there are many good bullets
I use several different brands
when all else fails to produce a acceptable load
Sierra bullets -have worked well for me in barrels that are hard to find a decent load for
they are good place to start -or end
hope this helps

 

[jschroed]

I do refer to my reloading manuals. I also know that some can get an idea of which powder to start with based on caliber, bullet weight, ect. I was just hoping for some insight on that.

 

[Willoughby]

what is your caliber & its intended use
maybe we can help

 

[jschroed]

Thanks Willoughby. That's more of what I'm looking for. I have a 6mm BR with a 1-8" 26". I also have a Cooper .243 with a 1-9" coming soon I'll be loading for.