Serious reloaders need a chronograph.

[skeet]

Well when the groups get real tight the SD and velocities are usually close..that being said I have used and enjoy the chronograph. Not too worried about really high velocities until I get into the serious hunting rounds. 30-06 300 Win Mag and the 338 Win Mag. Those are my elk rifles and I do hunt in grizz country....so I carry big. Otherwise I would carry my 257 Weatherby Mag. It actually performs it's best right at max loads anyway. The 06 is also the most accurate one I have ever had(a Kimber84L) The 300 has it's most accurate load at about 30-06 velocities..but I have a good load right at 3100 with a 165 gr Nosler. It'll shoot right at an inch..if I can hold it right that day The 338 also a Kimber is pretty accurate with a 225 gr Partition. It is truly a 350 yd rifle..maybe more on a calm day in the mountains. So although a chrono isn't necessary for the average guy..I am with Adam on this. It is a great tool for a serious reloader. I even ran my Savage muzzleloader over the chrony. It was a little higher than the book said..not much but some. I also found many years ago the average blackpowder load is USUALLY slower than what they say in the books. I also found that the loads listed with Trail Boss were nowhere near what the book says. It might be ok for Cowboy shooting but most of my handgun loads are meant for serious work. And Adam..I also like the 41. Mine is a 4 5/8 inch and it shoots a bit slower than yours..but it IS an effective round. I also have a Smith in 6 inch and it comes close to your velocity...with a 200 gr bullet. Is your 195 gr mould a Lee?? If so I have one too..but haven't used it yet...but am planning on it soon.