12-06-2012, 08:01 PM
stokesrj Wrote:Okay guys, I think it's time we get a little more organized...
I think you're absolutely right. The problem though, is that people like me are late to the thread, and so it requires backtracking. confining the project to a single thread, I think, is inherently unorganized. I propose dedicating new threads to the individual proposed loads. Each thread will simply be titled the specific load details. Each reply should be a succinct and standardized results report including things like, elevation, temp, weather conditions, average velocity, extreme spread, group size, barrel make with length and twist rate. It should probably include a photo of the group as well. That way you can see if there is any kind of consistent group characteristics.
I think it should be held to strict standards, as was previously suggested, no variation in components, but everything as specified in the thread title. Then people can casually chime in as they test the load. Testing should be confined to a specified chamber, as was previously suggested. Perhaps load testing can branch off in new threads with new variations, but I think consistency is important.
With that, it would be easier to compile all that data into a spreadsheet later. I think we can stand to learn a lot by doing this. Not only will it define how reliable specific loads are, but also barrels, powder temperature sensitivity, lot variation, and so on.
Beyond that, there can be a master thread, for the purpose of compiling a master spreadsheet to compare the various load results.
I think doing it this way might make it a little more straight forward.
