Dan Newberry and OCW?

[Raven 6]

Everyone,
I have a .338 Edge and have been thinking of contacting Dan about his OCW method of load development. I want to shoot the 300 grain Bergers and hoping his method might get me to where I want to be with this round. Anyone else have any experience with the OCW method? Hope this hasn't been ask before.

Mark

 

[Teggy1]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

Why do you need to contact him?

Pretty much everything you need to know is here: http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/

Use the search box on the right hand side of the page, its been covered quite extensively.

I prefer ladder testing, but both will work.

 

[glock24]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

Or visit Dan's forum and post pictures of your OCW test. Dan will most certainly reply, and give his opinion on your results.

http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/


I've had tremendous success with OCW
http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=1164&highlight=

 

[inspectorpacket]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

I started using the OCW method about a year ago, and have used it multiple times for .308 and .338LM.

It is working for me in that I have been able to visibly see the difference in the loads and working toward a better overall load.

For me, it is something that I plan to use long term, e.g. develop a charge with decent groups (better than off the shelf match ammo), work diligently on technique/training. As I become a more capable shooter, rinse and repeat until there are negligible returns.

 

[Raven 6]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

So I take it his method is pretty reliable. I'll check out the net to see what else I can find. Thanks

 

[trailrider121]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

I really like using the OCW method and it works well. As for Dan service, its a fair price and his paid advice when give more into detail with contacting him at any reasonable time. You will use less material finding a load for your 338. Good luck.

 

[OneShotJim]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

I've used OCW to develop all my loads; and I think it works very well. There is a wealth of information on Dan's Practical
Rifelry Forum, and I especially recommend this particular thread:

http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=1714

This outlines Donovan Moran's approach which, in my view, combines many of the best features of both ladder tests and OCW. FYI.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M.Williams</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So I take it his method is pretty reliable. I'll check out the net to see what else I can find. Thanks </div></div>

Yes, when done <span style="text-decoration: underline">correctly</span>.
Read and understand the entire process before you begin and don't deviate.

 

[Wolfish365]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

Well, after trying it I know his system definitely works.

 

[groundhogbuster]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

Dan is the man, and so is OCW. I used to hate those ladder tests, and every load he has given me, has not been improved upon. Only thing you will have to do is play with COAL. (reach him at [email protected])

 

[Raven 6]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

I have contacted Dan and he has given me the starting points and 5 different loads to try. I'll get them to the range and post up the results once the weather breaks a little. One thing I found curious was that I wanted to use RE-25 (have 5lbs on hand)and he pretty much insisted on Retumbo powder. We'll see how it turns out.

 

[NoFail]

Re: Dan Newberry and OCW?

I don't know much but I know his OCW method and shooting them round robin works!! I've seen the difference with seating depths too, big difference at that.
I can now customize my ammo to shoot the best it can from my firearms I hand load for, with the components & powder I choose.

In a word, SOLD!!