This is how I do it if I am starting with a new rifle and have no previous experiance with the cartridge. Fire all the brass with a mild load.
First would be a pressure ladder with as many powders as I have on hand. I will look in quick load and find a max and run my ladder up to that or a little over. All I am looking for is what powder looks best.
Second would be a primer test, unless the day one ladder looked really good. To test primers, you need to cover a range of powder. They...
I met a buddy at the range to see how his 25 prc I chambered was tuning up. This is such a great example of how much neck tension can effect the tune. I really struggle getting this across to some people so pictures like this are great. 2 ladders shot back to back at 600 in mild conditions. The only difference is one is .002nt and the other .005nt. Just look at the holes with the letters next to them. Those letters correspond to the colors he marked the bullets. Theres extra holes from...
300 PRC ONLY
I need your favorite accuracy loads. Please provide:
Bullet weight and Mfg.
Powder and charge in grains
Cartridge OAL, yes OAL (not to the ogive)
Primer
Brass Mfg.
Velocity
Barrel length
Freebore of your chamber
Comments on function, brass life, accuracy, temp stability, and bullet performance on game if you have it(please keep this data driven not emotional).
I am going to start working on compiling cartridge guides as I get time. Please only provide well vetted data. No I...
6.5 PRC only
I need your favorite accuracy loads. Please provide:
long or short action
Bullet weight and Mfg.
Powder and charge in grains
Cartridge OAL, yes OAL (not to the ogive)
Primer
Brass Mfg.
Velocity
Barrel length
Freebore of your chamber
Comments on function, brass life, accuracy, temp stability, and bullet performance on game if you have it(please keep this data driven not emotional). Please note if using coatings on your bullets.
I am going to start working on compiling...
I know the cartridge has not been officially announced but a few forum members are playing with the cartridge using RCC brass. I would prefer you guys keeping your testing in your personal threads but you can post proven loads here. Please include all the data you can and group pics if you have them. Thanks!
I need your favorite accuracy loads. Please provide:
Bullet weight and Mfg.
Powder and charge in grains
Cartridge OAL, yes OAL (not to the ogive)
Primer
Brass Mfg.
Velocity
Barrel...