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WESHOOT2 · August 12, 2002, 08:58 PM

OAL.
Exact powder charge.
Desired performance.

Sounds like you want an accurate load.
So do this: get a dial caliper (available from Midway about $25); get a pound of Vihtavuori Oy 3N37 or OR Hodgdon HS6; use their websites to gather data; buy some Hornady XTP's or Speer Gold Dot's; finish using the LEE Carbide Factory Crimp die; use one brand of cases for your testing (yes, even if you have to separate them by hand); test your ammo using multiple shooters.

I'll bet you find an accurate load.

If not, e-mail me direct.

August 12, 2002, 08:58 PM	#17
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	SOME STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW OAL. Exact powder charge. Desired performance. Sounds like you want an accurate load. So do this: get a dial caliper (available from Midway about $25); get a pound of Vihtavuori Oy 3N37 or OR Hodgdon HS6; use their websites to gather data; buy some Hornady XTP's or Speer Gold Dot's; finish using the LEE Carbide Factory Crimp die; use one brand of cases for your testing (yes, even if you have to separate them by hand); test your ammo using multiple shooters. I'll bet you find an accurate load. If not, e-mail me direct. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"