We get asked often about load development and what it all means. Terms like optimal charge weight, ladder test, barrel harmonics, bullet jump, Base to Ogive, Cartridge overall length, etc. often cloud this space with technical terminology not often understood by most shooters just trying to do their best in the field and in their loading room. We take a unique approach to load development here at Unknown Munitions. We have created a visual representation of velocity data points to help our customers understand what is happening and remove some of the mystery behind the process. Below you will see data fed back to us from a ladder test ammunition box sent to one of our customers, he shot this test himself and emailed velocity numbers back. You'll notice a unique node wave form across .9 grain increments. But what do you do with this data? Let's use this thread to discuss opinions and hopefully debunk some myths and mysteries behind this load development process.