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.284 · April 28, 2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the info guys. One of the reasons I am considering the Lyman as another source is that the Sierra manual seems to be very very conservative where as, Hodgdon doesn't seem to mind juicing up the loads. I tend to start at minimum (or just above) and work up looking for signs of pressure. I have never shot above a published load. I know plenty of reloaders do and I'm not saying they do it unsafely. That's just not in my comfort zone. There are so many factors that can change pressure. Shoot, I know I have seen (on this forum) guys that didn't realize a change in pressure will occur just by shooting a different firearm than the tested one from their data source.

Unclenick and Peetzakilla, thanks again, Jeff. Oh, and anything thing else that comes to mind feel free to post or PM. I welcome the advise.

April 28, 2010, 04:30 PM	#8
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	Thanks for the info guys. One of the reasons I am considering the Lyman as another source is that the Sierra manual seems to be very very conservative where as, Hodgdon doesn't seem to mind juicing up the loads. I tend to start at minimum (or just above) and work up looking for signs of pressure. I have never shot above a published load. I know plenty of reloaders do and I'm not saying they do it unsafely. That's just not in my comfort zone. There are so many factors that can change pressure. Shoot, I know I have seen (on this forum) guys that didn't realize a change in pressure will occur just by shooting a different firearm than the tested one from their data source. Unclenick and Peetzakilla, thanks again, Jeff. Oh, and anything thing else that comes to mind feel free to post or PM. I welcome the advise. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.