Compressed

[arcpest 6]

Hi all does anyone know if compressing the powder is ok or not ok?
Thanks

Rick

[rimmer 33]

yep it is ok but there is a limit i think it is 10% but i am not sure.

[charlie caller 3,654]

It is ok if your load data states compressed load, usually has a C ata the side of the figures, otherwise I would stay well away personally.

[dicehorn 38]

It is ok if your load data states compressed load, usually has a C ata the side of the figures, otherwise I would stay well away personally.

Agree with this post - if the OP must go down the road of a compressed load (I fail to see why though)you should use a powder dropper to ensure that the powder sits evenly in the case.

 

If all this is about the dreaded 'flat shooting' and mega speed nonsense - bear in mind that in 90% of cases the fastest/'flattest' bullets are the least accurate.

 

If you are after something that shoots 'flat' to 300 yds (nothing will) just zero at 300 yds, you can then brag its flat to 300 yds

[charlie caller 3,654]

If you are trying to get .22-250 or .220 swift performance from your .223 for instance then its not going to happen, the foxes wont care a jot if your load is 200 fps slower, they will still be just as dead, just work up a nice accurate load, and practice, learn what it does at given ranges, and adjust your aim accordingly.

[arcpest 6]

Hi it is not about the dreaded flat shooting and mega speed nonsense!! all I am trying to do is get a good load out to 1000 yards and to do so I will need to be hitting the 2900fps mark so I still have it supersonic at 1000 and as said I will crono them while im testing accuracy so I am not trying to get the fastest round just the one that is the most accurate I will let you all know how I get on.

 

Rick

[dicehorn 38]

Hi it is not about the dreaded flat shooting and mega speed nonsense!! all I am trying to do is get a good load out to 1000 yards and to do so I will need to be hitting the 2900fps mark so I still have it supersonic at 1000 and as said I will crono them while im testing accuracy so I am not trying to get the fastest round just the one that is the most accurate I will let you all know how I get on.

 

Rick

Well Rick, if you read your first post again and see the scant information you gave the forum, it was only natural that members would only give cautionary advice. Now if you had give the information as above plus calibre/weight of bullet/intended powder/twist rate, perhaps you may have been given advice such as reference to various printed data on safe compressed loads for the bullet and to be aware of signs that you are getting too much pressure like difficult extraction, flattened/cratered primers and bolt face marks on the headstamp.