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Member Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 1975

I've did a search, but could not find where to send some of my reloads for testing. What is the address and name I send them to? thank you

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Tom Armbrust
Balistic Research
1108 West May Avenue
McHenry, ILL 60050-8918

For best results weigh each powder and shot charge so they are as consistant as possible.

Tom may give you a call with the results. He is very interesting to talk to.

Member Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 1975

Thank you. I've weighed each charge even down to weighing each finished shell.

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

spr310: What load are you having tested?

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Member Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 1975

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Member Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2350 Location: West MI

[quote="spr310"]I've did a search, but could not find where to send some of my reloads for testing. What is the address and name I send them to? thank you[/quote]

Just a heads-up.....I spoke with Tom the other day about testing some non-tox loads for me. He mentioned since the city where he lives recently went to no dicharging of weapons in city limits that he has to take his testing out to a field and fire them. He said given his local that mid Nov. is about the end of his ability to test citing that it was to cold to cunduct good acurate testing and that it will have to wait until the spring when it's a little more pleasant to be out. He felt that going up against city hall wasn't worth the red tape trouble and has unfortunatly settled into this testing schedule. He did mention that if you want to send test in ammo you can but it will be on the shelf until the weather breaks. Sorry for the unfortunate news, Mike

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[quote="putz463 He mentioned since the city where he lives recently went to no dicharging of weapons in city limits that he has to take his testing out to a field and fire them. He said given his local that mid Nov. is about the end of his ability to test citing that it was to cold to cunduct good acurate testing and that it will have to wait until the spring when it's a little more pleasant to be out.
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Well that just plain sucks!

Member Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2350 Location: West MI

Well that just plain sucks![/quote]

Sure does, just when I'm trying to develope a non-tox upland spreader and non spreader (1st & 2nd barrel) load that will also work on jumped ducks along streams and small lakes while out pushin birds.

As much as I'd like to push work towards Tom because he is so highly regarded in this sight. He can't be the only one out there offering this service, I'm lookin'. In a conversation with Dave at BPI....he does not offer the testing servicve outside of their own stuff citing work load and the concern over unpredictable load quality that he fears would show-up; it sounded like he was speaking with the voice of experience on this point. Take care, Mike

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You might approach the powder company for the powder you are intending to use. I have seen some tests performed by Accurate Powder Company for 7/8th ounce loads that I don't think are published anywhere.

I can hold off until Spring as I am just confirming some low pressure loads with a slight change of components. In the meantime I'll just use my old standby loads that have already been validated.

Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 14

I am not sure but Tom Roster used to do some testing I have read. The Tom Roster that wrote the book about buffered lead.

Member Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2350 Location: West MI

Thanks for the info TB & Tc, I'll do some homework it. Mike

Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 46 Location: Illinois

Downrange does testing,not sure about 16ga.
Precision reloading also does testing.

Member Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2350 Location: West MI

[quote="crowkiller"]Downrange does testing,not sure about 16ga.
Precision reloading also does testing.[/quote]

Thanks CK, I'll check em' out.

Member Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2350 Location: West MI

[quote="crowkiller"]Downrange does testing,not sure about 16ga.
Precision reloading also does testing.[/quote]

This is a reply from PR, thanks CK;

We offer ballistic testing in 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410. Test results include velocity, pressure average, extreme variation and standard deviation of your 5-shot string. We require 6 rounds so one can be dis-assembled to verify components. The fee is $40.00 per 5-shot string. Loaded rounds need to be sent via UPS or FedEx...not through the U.S. Mail. The shipping box needs to be marked ORM-D on the outside. This does not create any extra shipping fees but they need to know it is a semi-hazardous package.

Let us know if you need more information.

Thanks!

Mary
Precision Reloading, LLC
124 S. Main St.
Mitchell, SD 57301
800-223-0900