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<blockquote data-quote="Ackley Man" data-source="post: 487329" data-attributes="member: 16583"><p>If you are pushing the bullet back into the case when you chamber it you can't simply assume that your last measurement is at a "0" setting. The bullet probably engraved the ogive at least .005. The correct way to establish seating depths is to use one of the specialized tools previously mentioned in this thread. I have shot many Berger VLDs in four different calibers. Depending upon the rifle some like the bullet to jump, some like to be at "0" and some like to be jammed.</p><p></p><p>As previously mentioned, to jam the bullets beyond .005 is not a good situation for a hunting rifle as you can stick the bullet into the rifling and then dump a full charge of powder into your trigger group if you attempt to eject a loaded round. In my experience, most VLDs will be seated somewhere between +10 and (-) 40. I read the sticky from Berger but have never found any accuracy jumping more than (-) 40. Remember if you seat into the lands reduce your initial load by 5% to start. I would test with (3) shot groups and load (3) @ (-)50, (3) @ (-) 40, (3) @ (-) 30, and so on up to + 5. One of your (3) shot groups will print better than the others and you can fine tune from there. </p><p></p><p>Finally, you want to make sure that your barrel rate of twist will stabilize the VLDs (see Berger's web site) and remember that VLD's are not fully stabilized at 100 yards. Don't be discouraged if your 100 yard groups are not in one hole. The accuracy with them really tend to shine at 200+ yards. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with your testing. Let us know when you find the sweet spot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ackley Man, post: 487329, member: 16583"] If you are pushing the bullet back into the case when you chamber it you can't simply assume that your last measurement is at a "0" setting. The bullet probably engraved the ogive at least .005. The correct way to establish seating depths is to use one of the specialized tools previously mentioned in this thread. I have shot many Berger VLDs in four different calibers. Depending upon the rifle some like the bullet to jump, some like to be at "0" and some like to be jammed. As previously mentioned, to jam the bullets beyond .005 is not a good situation for a hunting rifle as you can stick the bullet into the rifling and then dump a full charge of powder into your trigger group if you attempt to eject a loaded round. In my experience, most VLDs will be seated somewhere between +10 and (-) 40. I read the sticky from Berger but have never found any accuracy jumping more than (-) 40. Remember if you seat into the lands reduce your initial load by 5% to start. I would test with (3) shot groups and load (3) @ (-)50, (3) @ (-) 40, (3) @ (-) 30, and so on up to + 5. One of your (3) shot groups will print better than the others and you can fine tune from there. Finally, you want to make sure that your barrel rate of twist will stabilize the VLDs (see Berger's web site) and remember that VLD's are not fully stabilized at 100 yards. Don't be discouraged if your 100 yard groups are not in one hole. The accuracy with them really tend to shine at 200+ yards. Good luck with your testing. Let us know when you find the sweet spot. [/QUOTE]
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