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03 February 2004, 04:11
POP
The ladder method?
Someone quoted this method used for developing a load. Can someone explain this method? Thanx
03 February 2004, 04:25
Savage99
Here the only site I have at the moment. My link to Creiton Audettes Ladder Technique is not working.

www.windcharts.com/Technical%20Articles.htm

You could also search for Dan Newbury's OCW technique.
08 February 2004, 06:29
Deke
POP,

I might have been the one who quoted this method. All of the above is true, but they are playing with powder. You can also use this method to tune for best OAL. Just start with longest safe OAL (back min of .005" from rifling). Each load should be .003" shorter than previous. This will tune load for that powder charge (which is beneficial if you don't want to compromise on velocity). Watch for pressure signs as you fire each round as pressure may increase with diff OAL's.

Deke.