What is the satterlee method?

If by “Satterlee method” you mean loading one round per charge weight and looking for flat spots in the velocity graph, that is pure utter horseshit and you are only ever going to see random noise, and the results won’t replicate. You may as well use a Ouija board to pick your charge weights.

What is ladder testing?

A ladder test is, fundamentally, a method of testing a load combination using continuous increments while looking for a cluster of consecutive shots showing similar points of impact (POI).

How many rounds for a Ladder Test?

10
The idea is to take these rounds (usually around 10) and fire each one at the same aiming point. The goal is to record which shots are located at the same location, thereby indicating which powder-charge measures to focus on.

Who is Scott Satterlee?

Scott Satterlee resides in, Spokane Washington. He is a 26 year Special Operations Veteran with multiple combat tours, proven leadership capability and retired out of 1st Special Forces Group in 2016.

What does node mean in reloading?

A node is where a multiple charge weights will shoot into the same group. The center of the node is usually very accurate. The node is a forgiving spot where minor differences in case capacity or charge weight will not cause a large degradation in accuracy.

How often are fire ladders tested?

All fire department ground ladders must be service tested at least annually, in accordance with N.F.P.A. 1932.

What is a powder node?

A node to me is a flat spot in the rising trend line when you plot your powder ladder (powder charge increments) on one axis and distance from a common reference point on the other axis. This allows some “forgive” in your powder charge should you or your equipment not be as precise as you expect it to be.

What does barrel whip mean?

[′bar·əl ‚wip] (ordnance) The movement of a gun barrel in a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the gun bore, as the gun operates through a complete firing cycle.

What is rifle node?

How are fire ladders tested?

All fire department ground ladders must be service tested at least annually, in accordance with N.F.P.A. 1932 – the three basic tests required involve a center load test for ladder strength, a hardware test to verify hardware functionality and strength, and a roof hook test applicable only to roof ladders.

What is ATS load testing?

Load Testing – Applied Technical Services ATS offers load testing for companies needing to determine load carrying capabilities of equipment, components, parts, and structures. On a regular basis, our qualified and equipped experts monitor how test samples react to static, dynamic, and cyclical mechanical loads.

What are the different types of mechanical load testing?

Mechanical Load Methods Static Testing — When a product is exposed to a constant load for a specified time. This method applies tension at a uniform and slow rate. Dynamic Testing — When a component is exposed to a moving load.

What is an adhesive testing lab?

Our adhesive testing labs provide you with exceptional precision and versatility to test everything from adhesives and sealants to specialty materials and packaging. Analytical testing methods are used to identify an adhesive or its components, confirm the content of adhesives, and analyze key properties of the adhesive.