Thread: Starting load development and would love help

Originally Posted by Jukes

I'm really looking for ideas on a starting load

Hey. I get you're new to this and are probably looking for a bit of reassurance and guidance, but asking people to give you a loads to try out like this is pretty poor form.

People are often quite willing to offer up their data to beginners but you do not need to rely their experiences to get yourself started and you should treat unverified data with huge amounts of scepticism. I've spent a few years lurking on a few forums and have seen some downright dangerous stuff shared - even accidentally just by making a typo or recalling information incorrectly.

The most prudent approach is to collect load data from manufacturers, ADI, Hodgdon, Hornady etc... Cross reference it then start low and work up and find what works best in your rifle. It doesn't take long and you don't need to expend a lots of components doing this. But mostly it shields you from potentially copying other people's mistakes.

Sorry to be the chip pisser in this thread. You've got your bullet, you've got your powder, get your data from the source - not from strangers.