Powder Charges: How to work up a load (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 12)

When developing a load for your rifle or handgun, it is important to work up that load correctly. That is, beginning with the minimum powder charge, load additional rounds using incrementally larger powder charges. Fire each round in order and watch for pressure signs or problems with each round. There are several ways to do this and help ensure the resulting load also produces good precision. This video covers three methods.

Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Basics of load work-up
05:00 - How many rounds per increment
06:30 - What to watch for
12:29 - Optimal Charge Weight method
15:45 - Ladder method

Links:
Season 9 playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
30-shot group (168 gr. Sierra TMK) https://youtu.be/9MxC8jAMM7g?si=NllMyNn44Vh7gBo6
30-shot group (168 gr. Nosler Custom Competition) https://youtu.be/ZUhM0irfleE?si=IgwE1knmiMWKAMIG