Thread: Variables affecting precision

Good to see some interest in the discussion and hearing some different points raised. I'm keen to hear others opinions.

I think my primary interest in this instance, is in how the information is communicated, or utility of the model, more so than the accuracy (precision!) of the model (which is obviously important).

I think that new players in the reloading space especially, are required to wade through a lot of information that often competes and conflicts at times. Maybe there is a better way to communicate the important stuff?

Personally, I spent a lot of time enamored with the OCW method of load development; however after learning more, I see that the variables I was manipulating were unlikely to be having the effect I thought they were. Not to say I didn't develop a good load, but that I probably wasted components unnecessarily for an outcome that I could have likely achieved by picking a random charge weight (RCW method?).

If I recall correctly, one of the famous Greek philosophers described wisdom as being able to see through the bullshit, to the true patterns of reality. Similarly with reloading, I think we want to be identifying the 'true' patterns, and not be fooled by the three-shot groups so to speak.

All this to say, like more learned folk have already suggested - a good platform, combined with a powder and projectile combo that plays nice, some decent fundamentals, and you're likely 90% (or more) of the way sorted.