Hi all:
I plan on start reloading my own 9mm stuff for my IPSC practice soon. I still have to undergo some training (mandatory here), get my permit and all the reloading gear, but I'm already trying to learn as much as possible here and there. This is a good place to do so .
In a Spanish firearms forum I read about people complaining of inconsistent powder qualities in different powder batches, them being from the same manufacturer. In particular it was from Vectan's BA9, which is widely used for this caliber here, as far as I've seen. People were getting different results with the same powder load, depending on when they bought their powder (different batch). That made me think about the convenience of having my own chronograph to check the results of my reloads. My plan is to make my loads so they stay above the minimum power factor (125) so I get quicker follow-ups. They're not cheap, around 150€ here, but I still think it's worth the investment.
How many of you do this?. Do you chronograph your ammo or you feel there's no need for it?.
I plan on start reloading my own 9mm stuff for my IPSC practice soon. I still have to undergo some training (mandatory here), get my permit and all the reloading gear, but I'm already trying to learn as much as possible here and there. This is a good place to do so .
In a Spanish firearms forum I read about people complaining of inconsistent powder qualities in different powder batches, them being from the same manufacturer. In particular it was from Vectan's BA9, which is widely used for this caliber here, as far as I've seen. People were getting different results with the same powder load, depending on when they bought their powder (different batch). That made me think about the convenience of having my own chronograph to check the results of my reloads. My plan is to make my loads so they stay above the minimum power factor (125) so I get quicker follow-ups. They're not cheap, around 150€ here, but I still think it's worth the investment.
How many of you do this?. Do you chronograph your ammo or you feel there's no need for it?.