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Paul B. · March 28, 2001, 04:58 PM

KJM. We all want to look "cool" to our friends, right? Seriously, how do you know you are actually reaching "milspec" with your ammo? The book may say X gr. of IMR-4895 will give you say, 2800 FPS, but are you really getting that velocity? You might only be getting 2600 FPS, or maybe? Oh heck, pick a number.
If you only load 30-06 with one bullet, and the load is working well for you, you may not need a chronograph. If you are loading more than one cartridge though, it might be worth your while.
Paul B.

March 28, 2001, 04:58 PM	#3
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	KJM. We all want to look "cool" to our friends, right? Seriously, how do you know you are actually reaching "milspec" with your ammo? The book may say X gr. of IMR-4895 will give you say, 2800 FPS, but are you really getting that velocity? You might only be getting 2600 FPS, or maybe? Oh heck, pick a number. If you only load 30-06 with one bullet, and the load is working well for you, you may not need a chronograph. If you are loading more than one cartridge though, it might be worth your while. Paul B.