reloading date differences
I printed off IMR reloading data last nught to go with other data I have for 223. It is all tested in a 24 inch barrell with a different twist rate than my rifle. Does it matter as far as reloading and doing it safelly. I dont know if it would cause any issues with ppressure of the like. Thanks
07 March 2006, 22:44
FjoldYour results (velocity) will be different but pressure shouldn't vary enough to matter.
I would say that all of the loads that IMR publishes (excluding the typos and such) will be safe in every modern production gun.
08 March 2006, 02:07
ricciardelliEverything makes a difference, and don't let anyone tell you any differently.
However, if you do as you are supposed to do, start at the bottom and work-up gradually, you will find out when you have reached the "twilight zone" of pressure.
08 March 2006, 07:13
Fish30114Obviously Steve knows, and probably said enough, but if your twist rate is faster pressure should be higher and vice versa. I think Fjold is also right, that the data form IMR would be good for a modern rifle of that caliber, I think your chamber dimensions would be more critical than the twist--but that's for more experienced folks here than me to say,
Bottom Line--Steve said it--work up from min and you'll figure it out....
Good Luck