01-24-2014, 02:33 AM
I always take COL measurements when developing a load, especially as I reference the data from the manufacturer when working with a new cartridge.
When seating the bullet, you need to know how deep it will be going into the case. Standard reloading practices begin with determining your maximum COL. To assume that any of us were doing otherwise makes me question what is going on here. COL is one of the most important data points that everyone I know references and keeps firmly in mind when loading.
I just pulled out some 2009 data written in my rifle-specific notebook where I log what I have done with the firearm from a reloading standpoint. My load data includes COL with each different projectile, and they are not all the same. This is basic reloading 101, finding your COL with each projectile.
When seating the bullet, you need to know how deep it will be going into the case. Standard reloading practices begin with determining your maximum COL. To assume that any of us were doing otherwise makes me question what is going on here. COL is one of the most important data points that everyone I know references and keeps firmly in mind when loading.
I just pulled out some 2009 data written in my rifle-specific notebook where I log what I have done with the firearm from a reloading standpoint. My load data includes COL with each different projectile, and they are not all the same. This is basic reloading 101, finding your COL with each projectile.