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Accuracy Project For Science Fair
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<blockquote data-quote="flashhole" data-source="post: 872437" data-attributes="member: 21375"><p>"For a school project a friend an I are doing, we decided to compare the accuracy of handloads vs. factory ammo. Though I am new to reloading, it has been by experience that I can greatly improve the accuracy of my rifle (.25-06 Rem.) and the effectiveness of the bullet. In addition, when evaluated with a friends chrony, we found that the handloads had a much greater velocity than the factory loads. For the project, we need reliable sources with good info. This will not be a substitute to the actual testing, just to give us a direction. "</p><p></p><p>MikeCR had a lot of good comments but don't get discouraged. You can do this but you may have to modify your approach.</p><p> </p><p>Yes, you can improve accuracy with handloads so zero in on the specific variables you can control with handloads.</p><p> </p><p>No. the bullet is the bullet is the bullet. You will not improve the effectiveness of the bullet with a handload if the same bullet is used in factory ammo. If you equate effectiveness to accuracy you will find it very difficult to prove your point.</p><p> </p><p>Ammo is only one variable, the gun and modifications to the gun might pay bigger dividends to improved accuracy than handloads.</p><p> </p><p>With an accurate gun, handloads can provide further improvements in accuracy.</p><p> </p><p>"Websites with information on handloading</p><p>Advice on how to improve handloads</p><p>Potential handloads for .25-06 </p><p>Some load data would also be nice</p><p>Suggestions on what to try</p><p>Also, recommendations on which chronograph to get"</p><p> </p><p>Way too broad. Pick one and run with it. I suggest "How to improve handloads" </p><p> </p><p>I applaud you for your desire to pursue this but I caution you on biting off more than you can chew. I judge 4-H Science and Engineering, been doing it for years. I get very few S&E stuff but get a lot of crafts stuff, including hunting and shooting related stuff. As a 60 year old professional engineer whose main hobby is shooting and reloading I can tell you that you have lot to learn. Reduce the scope of your efforts for this project and focus on one or two critical elements.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flashhole, post: 872437, member: 21375"] "For a school project a friend an I are doing, we decided to compare the accuracy of handloads vs. factory ammo. Though I am new to reloading, it has been by experience that I can greatly improve the accuracy of my rifle (.25-06 Rem.) and the effectiveness of the bullet. In addition, when evaluated with a friends chrony, we found that the handloads had a much greater velocity than the factory loads. For the project, we need reliable sources with good info. This will not be a substitute to the actual testing, just to give us a direction. " MikeCR had a lot of good comments but don't get discouraged. You can do this but you may have to modify your approach. Yes, you can improve accuracy with handloads so zero in on the specific variables you can control with handloads. No. the bullet is the bullet is the bullet. You will not improve the effectiveness of the bullet with a handload if the same bullet is used in factory ammo. If you equate effectiveness to accuracy you will find it very difficult to prove your point. Ammo is only one variable, the gun and modifications to the gun might pay bigger dividends to improved accuracy than handloads. With an accurate gun, handloads can provide further improvements in accuracy. "Websites with information on handloading Advice on how to improve handloads Potential handloads for .25-06 Some load data would also be nice Suggestions on what to try Also, recommendations on which chronograph to get" Way too broad. Pick one and run with it. I suggest "How to improve handloads" I applaud you for your desire to pursue this but I caution you on biting off more than you can chew. I judge 4-H Science and Engineering, been doing it for years. I get very few S&E stuff but get a lot of crafts stuff, including hunting and shooting related stuff. As a 60 year old professional engineer whose main hobby is shooting and reloading I can tell you that you have lot to learn. Reduce the scope of your efforts for this project and focus on one or two critical elements. [/QUOTE]
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