Tidus56
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This is my way.
Seat the bullet to the max length that will work in your mag an not be touching the lands. I then work up the load 1 shot per charge weight all aimed at the same spot watching the vel. Once top end vel or max published load is reached, then shoot several of that load for accuracy and to check es and get an average vel. Assuming vel spread is under 30 fps then make seating depth adjustments (if needed) to tighten the group size. Adjust seating depth 2 thousands or 1/4 turn deeper per adjustment. If 1st two shots do not group well there is no point in shooting a 3rd. It won't make the group better. A few adjustments should find a good spot. Then zero the rifle.
I like to do this at 200y. Like most here I always load with a chrono.
As a new reloader without a tutor it is difficult to detect pressure signs. Bolt lift, signs on the brass. This is where a chrono comes in very handy. If your vel is too high do is your pressure.
We have a better outline of our loading process on our home page. It works exceptionally well with our bullets but will likely be a longer process with others.
Steve
Almost exactly how I do it and I have found the seating depth seems to always work. I have found this especially true with Berger Hybrid bullets. Like many have posted on here double check your work and pay attention to what you're doing.