SML Game Getter
Dec 22, 2020 21:05:47 GMT -5
Post by ET on Dec 22, 2020 21:05:47 GMT -5
There are now numerous calibers to choose from say for hunting deer. And of course, selections of different bullets to do the job. This bullet selection diminishes when we see the accuracy you get. Then the bullet selection diminishes again when you see its characteristic performance at the velocity you use. Finally, you hope to have the best bullet load combination possible for the upcoming season.
When hunting season is over for some it’s time to clean and store their SML. For others there is still recreational shooting or looking to improve their loads.
Now there’s also newcomers to SML to appear. In a way an indoctrination begins in order to understand some of the intricacies to get the best performance from their chosen caliber whether sabot or sabot-less. Once you begin to understand some of the needed knowledge of the caliber and load requirements you are on your way. As your knowledge progresses there are refinements you can add for better performances.
This next part is intended more for newcomers. If you try a recommended load and your results are not what you expect, this may have you scratching your head. By just giving you the amount of a specific powder and bullet weight doesn’t tell you a lot other than a safe load. This should be considered a STARTING POINT only. There are other variables in play that need to be considered.
- Barrel length
- BP design
- Load resistance, bore tightness of load
- Is indexing being employed (sabot loads)
- Make of primer being used
- Wait time between shots
Then it’s a matter of finding the sweet-spot. Now you might think that this covers all the bases of what you need to know. Well, you can’t ignore a powder’s temp sensitivity range. But that’s another topic.
The best accessory to have is a notebook to keep track of your load’s responses to any variable change including ambient temp.
Welcome to the SML adventure and have fun putting the pieces of the puzzle together. And if you need a guide there’s plenty available (help) on this board.
Ed
When hunting season is over for some it’s time to clean and store their SML. For others there is still recreational shooting or looking to improve their loads.
Now there’s also newcomers to SML to appear. In a way an indoctrination begins in order to understand some of the intricacies to get the best performance from their chosen caliber whether sabot or sabot-less. Once you begin to understand some of the needed knowledge of the caliber and load requirements you are on your way. As your knowledge progresses there are refinements you can add for better performances.
This next part is intended more for newcomers. If you try a recommended load and your results are not what you expect, this may have you scratching your head. By just giving you the amount of a specific powder and bullet weight doesn’t tell you a lot other than a safe load. This should be considered a STARTING POINT only. There are other variables in play that need to be considered.
- Barrel length
- BP design
- Load resistance, bore tightness of load
- Is indexing being employed (sabot loads)
- Make of primer being used
- Wait time between shots
Then it’s a matter of finding the sweet-spot. Now you might think that this covers all the bases of what you need to know. Well, you can’t ignore a powder’s temp sensitivity range. But that’s another topic.
The best accessory to have is a notebook to keep track of your load’s responses to any variable change including ambient temp.
Welcome to the SML adventure and have fun putting the pieces of the puzzle together. And if you need a guide there’s plenty available (help) on this board.
Ed