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270 WSM 145 ELD-X load help
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<blockquote data-quote="Janno05" data-source="post: 1675348" data-attributes="member: 26824"><p>Hey all, this is my first attempt at using a chronograph for load development and finding an accuracy node. I am shooting a Winchester 70 FTW in 270 WSM using a 145 ELDx, currently using magpro powder. I didn't quite find the velocity that I was hoping for, but I do have data and I am not sure what to do with it. I loaded from 65.5gr to 69gr and found no signs of flattened primers or difficult bolt lift. I shot two ladders with the following velocities: </p><p>65.5= 2909,2908</p><p>66= 2949, 2917</p><p>66.5= 2992, 2986</p><p>67= 2973, 3027</p><p>67.5= 2995, 3075</p><p>68= 3029, 3070</p><p>68.5= 3040, 3073</p><p>69= 3064, 3141</p><p></p><p>This was my first time shooting off of a bench in a long time and I was pressed for time so I didn't take as much time as I should have shooting, but it is very apparent that I am out of practice with rifles. I will post up a picture of the group and throw myself at your mercy. It seems that there is the least amount of vertical dispersion between 67.5-68.5. Should I pursue this further, or should I look into other powders to get more velocity? I have H4831sc and RL19 in the cabinet to play with, but I consistency and accuracy are far more important to me than chasing velocity numbers. Deer are not going to realize a 100fps difference, and I honestly don't see myself shooting further than 500 yards at game anyways. I apologise for the book, and appreciate your information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janno05, post: 1675348, member: 26824"] Hey all, this is my first attempt at using a chronograph for load development and finding an accuracy node. I am shooting a Winchester 70 FTW in 270 WSM using a 145 ELDx, currently using magpro powder. I didn't quite find the velocity that I was hoping for, but I do have data and I am not sure what to do with it. I loaded from 65.5gr to 69gr and found no signs of flattened primers or difficult bolt lift. I shot two ladders with the following velocities: 65.5= 2909,2908 66= 2949, 2917 66.5= 2992, 2986 67= 2973, 3027 67.5= 2995, 3075 68= 3029, 3070 68.5= 3040, 3073 69= 3064, 3141 This was my first time shooting off of a bench in a long time and I was pressed for time so I didn't take as much time as I should have shooting, but it is very apparent that I am out of practice with rifles. I will post up a picture of the group and throw myself at your mercy. It seems that there is the least amount of vertical dispersion between 67.5-68.5. Should I pursue this further, or should I look into other powders to get more velocity? I have H4831sc and RL19 in the cabinet to play with, but I consistency and accuracy are far more important to me than chasing velocity numbers. Deer are not going to realize a 100fps difference, and I honestly don't see myself shooting further than 500 yards at game anyways. I apologise for the book, and appreciate your information. [/QUOTE]
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