New Reload Data Caught My Attention . . .

[Dom]

and my eyes opened a little wider to comprehend what happened.

I looked thru my Speer, Sierra, Hornady, Nosler load books to get a starting reload for my new three seven five.

Loaded up 5 rounds at the starting point, 5 more 1 grain heavier, and 5 more 2 grains heavier, which would still put all loads from low to the middle and not max.

All went well, no signs of pressure, and I got at or minus 1 MOA after five shots using them all. So, I said to myself, lucked out again, first try out and I’m done.

But wait, I had ordered the “One Shot – One Caliber” reloading book, and it just came in. Lo and behold, they’ve adjusted their loads for exactly what I was shooting. I open it up, find the bullet and powder combination I used, and my STARTING load was already a full grain OVER their maximum load listed. That’s when my eyes opened wide.

Seems they’re using some new electronic data measuring system. The load out of the manual was a few years older, when a different pressure system was used.

Just for info, I guess it’s a good idea to “update” your load books every few years. Not sure if I’ll keep that load or try something within the latest specs.

Since I didn’t notice any pressure, not sure if I’ll just march on or back off. I’ve got a fair amount of bucks tied up in the rifle and don’t really feel like pushing the envelope. But that is an excellent load combination – IMR 4064 pushing a 285gr Speer Grand Slam. Waidmannsheil, Dom.