Grains Reloading
How valuable is having a chronograph?
I am new to reloading and buying reloading supplies, and basically want to be able to shoot cheaper, consistently, and accurately. I would like to know if I am shooting some reloads that are at least as accurate and have the muzzle velocity of the same grain bullet as factory loads. Can you look up factory load data online and produce something similar going straight out of a reloading book? Would rather spend the money on other reloading supplies and if needed buy a chronograph later.
My loadbooks (I recommend having a couple, just to cross-check data) generally list muzzle velocity associated with a load.
A chronograph is useful when you’re working up a load, approaching maximum velocities, or loading for high precision. I don’t own one and rarely use one, but understand the usefulness, and will probably buy one in the future.
.5 MOA Reloading Test 300 Win Mag Sierra MatchKing 168Gr HPBT 68 70 71 Grains
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American Weigh Gemini-20 Portable Milligram Scale, 20 by 0.001 G $21.00 Backlit LCD display Built-in weight holder on scale. Capacity 20g / 0.7055oz / 0.6430ozt / 100ct / 12.860dwt/ 308.64 gn Readability 0.001g / 0.0001oz / 0.0001ozt / 0.005ct / 0.001dwt/ 0.02 gn Scale Dimensions 3.0 x 5.0 x 0.75″ Platform Dimensions 0.7″ Diameter (1.3″ with tray) Warranty 10 Year Limited Warranty Power 2 x AAA Batteries (included)… |
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Hornady Electronic Scale (1500 Grains) $28.61 Hornady GS-1500 Electronic Scale… |
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American Weigh DIA20 Digital Carat Scale, 100 by 0.005 CT $16.00 Four different weighing units (g, ct, dwt, gn,) Includes tweezers, (2) 10g calibration weights, and carrying case Capacity 20g / 100ct / 308.8gn / 12.86dwt |
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600 X 0.1 Gram Blade Pocket Scales By American Weigh Digital Scale (Colors May Vary) $8.93 Weigh up to 600 grams capacity. The new scale features weigh modes in pennyweights (DWT), gram (g), ounce (oz) and troy ounce (ozt). the scale would be a great choice for weighing rough stones. Gram and ounce are common units for weighing objects. The acrylic clear cover can be used as weighing tray and protects the scale so no pressure is applied to the weighing platform while the scale is not in… |
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600g Digital Flip Cover Pocket Findings Scales with Blue Backlight $10.99 The scale features weigh modes in gram (g), ounce (oz) penny weight (dwt) and grains (gn). The insides cover also features a label listing the key function and calibration steps. The hinged hard cover protects the scale so no pressure is applied to the weighing platform while the scale is not in use or carried in your shirt pocket. The amazing small size ( 5″” x 3″” x 0.75″”) of the scale makes it… |
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Jeweler Diamond Carat Digital Pocket Scale 50g X 0.01g with Calibration Weight $99.99 The DW-50AZ is the industries only pocket scale readable to 0.01 grams with an MSRP under $200.00. Weigh up to 50 grams capacity. The new DW-50AZ features weigh modes in carats (ct), gram (g), ounce (oz) and grains (gn). Carats are for weighing jewels and with 250 carat weighing capacity the DW-50AZ would be a great choice for weighing rough stones. Gram and ounce are common units for weighing … |
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7.62x51mm Target Loads Using Military Brass $9.99 Is it safe to reload military surplus 7.62×51 cases? If so, how do I do it? Get your answers to this and other questions in the book! Using once fired military brass is one way for reloaders to reduce costs. While some people will debate the merits of reloading these cases, it is one aspect of the hobby that remains popular. In the US, there are several businesses that sell military small arms amm… |
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Reloading the 303 British $9.99 If you reload for the 303 British, you need this book! Used by shooters, government and police agencies all over the world, this is the definitive reference work.Table of ContentsIntroduction303 BritishPreface to the Load Tables and Range Notes303 British Cartridge Specifications Bullet Table and Notes About the 303 British for ReloadersCasesUsing Water to Measure the Volume DifferenceIVI (militar… |
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Reloader’s Notes: 7.62x39mm $8.99 With domestic and military surplus stocks at an all time low, it was time to think about loading my own. I wanted hunting and plinking ammunition, so I tested five different bullets – three 123 grain and two 150 grain. But before I reloaded anything, I wanted to check out how commercially made ammunition shot. If I ever run out of handloads, I’ll know what to buy. I tested Federal, PMC and Winche… |
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Frankford Arsenal Reloading Scale $28.21 DS-750 DIGITAL RELOADING SCALE • Capacity: 750 grain (50 gram) • Accuracy: 0.1 grain (0.01 gram) • LCD display w/blue backlight • Integrated protetive cover • Carry pouch holds scale, pan & callibration weights • Auto callibration • Measures in: grains, grams, carats & ounces • Tare function & counting function • Overload protection • Auto shutoff… |
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