Would it be feasible or does anyone add a few grains specifically to compensate for these current temperatures?
Hodgden Extreme powders temp variance is nil. Same for IMR Enduron and some of the newer Reloader series (23 and 26 for sure). Meaning, not necessary. Ramshot powders fend the effects of cold quite well too.
The chrono, the rifle, and the ammo down @ the ambient temp you question is your only real source of truth.
Per RE's comment if you're not shooting one of the all weather powders, do you believe a couple extra grains could duplicate performance of "normal" temps?
This would kill my psyche if I pursued coyote. I guess I'd hold slightly high.
I do! I realize it's a failing personality trait. I don't like inconsistencies. I get your drift.
Would it be feasible or does anyone add a few grains specifically to compensate for these current temperatures?
Correct. Rounds would have to be marked/set aside for a brutal day from the bench. As per Horsey that would be the real test. BTW, I'm not talking about exceeding max just pushing it.
A few grains to what, an already maximum load or close to max?
What do you mean "push" it?
I'm asking these questions because people that don't load a lot or are new to it might take this the wrong way and blow up a gun or worse a piece of themselves off or even kill themselves.
A few grains to what, an already maximum load or close to max?
What do you mean "push" it?
I'm asking these questions because people that don't load a lot or are new to it might take this the wrong way and blow up a gun or worse a piece of themselves off or even kill themselves.
A few grains to what, an already maximum load or close to max?
What do you mean "push" it?
I'm asking these questions because people that don't load a lot or are new to it might take this the wrong way and blow up a gun or worse a piece of themselves off or even kill themselves.
Up to SAAMI. My question was hypothetical for someone achieving a pet load to compensate for extreme low ambient temps. I believe Hors and Kurt understood the premise and answered me satisfactorily.