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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 284608" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>I have approached this several ways and I am by no means an expert.</p><p> </p><p>It depends.....</p><p> </p><p>If I'm shooting a new barrel, I'll use my load development to break it in. I might load 3 shots ea, beginning with the starting load and clean after each shot that probably wont give me a good feel for the accuracy of that charge but it might get me a rough idea for accuarcy and velocity and I am getting my barrel broke in. I have never to date settled on a starting load as the pet load for that rifle and cartridge. By the time I get to near max loads, my barrel may be broke in and i can start shooting for groups 3 or more at a time to find a good charge, then fool around with the seating depth.</p><p> </p><p>Another method I have used is to load up 4 rounds for each increment and shoot one at a time while climbing the ladder until I find my max. Then, beginning with the max load, I'll shoot the other three shots (4 shot groups) and work back down looking for the best</p><p> </p><p>I'll usually start at 1 gr increments at the lower charges then switch to .5 gr increments when I think I am with in 2 or 3 grains of max.</p><p> </p><p>Bottom line is I usually come up with a plan to fit what I want to accomplish in the best and most efficient way I can, especially if resources like bullets, powder and primers are slim.</p><p> </p><p>And I always do my load development at 100 yds... not sure if that's the best way, but it's easier to see the bullet holes and less enviromental factors affecting the groups.</p><p> </p><p>That's just me.</p><p> </p><p>Regards,</p><p> </p><p>-MR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 284608, member: 11717"] I have approached this several ways and I am by no means an expert. It depends..... If I'm shooting a new barrel, I'll use my load development to break it in. I might load 3 shots ea, beginning with the starting load and clean after each shot that probably wont give me a good feel for the accuracy of that charge but it might get me a rough idea for accuarcy and velocity and I am getting my barrel broke in. I have never to date settled on a starting load as the pet load for that rifle and cartridge. By the time I get to near max loads, my barrel may be broke in and i can start shooting for groups 3 or more at a time to find a good charge, then fool around with the seating depth. Another method I have used is to load up 4 rounds for each increment and shoot one at a time while climbing the ladder until I find my max. Then, beginning with the max load, I'll shoot the other three shots (4 shot groups) and work back down looking for the best I'll usually start at 1 gr increments at the lower charges then switch to .5 gr increments when I think I am with in 2 or 3 grains of max. Bottom line is I usually come up with a plan to fit what I want to accomplish in the best and most efficient way I can, especially if resources like bullets, powder and primers are slim. And I always do my load development at 100 yds... not sure if that's the best way, but it's easier to see the bullet holes and less enviromental factors affecting the groups. That's just me. Regards, -MR [/QUOTE]
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