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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 499572" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I have incorporated Berger's instructions for tuning seating depth of their VLD's into my normal reloading routine. Interestingly enough, I have found that to work very well with the AMAX bullets. In my 6.5x55, the seating depth that results in the smallest groups with both Berger VLD's and Hornady AMAX's has a jump of .120. Both styles of bullet are grouping in the .4's @ 100 yards.</p><p></p><p>I see quite a few people suggesting adjustments in seating depth of .005" or .010". IMO, that is far too small of an adjustment to tell you anything about what your rifle likes. I recommend starting with the seating depths suggested by Berger (touching the lands, .040 off, .080 off, and .120 off). Once your rifle shows which seating depth it prefers, you could then adjust seating depth in .005" or .010" increments to fine tune your loads.</p><p></p><p>To find the optimum powder charge, I have had good luck following this procedure:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-instructions/4529817134" target="_blank">OCW Overview - Dan Newberry's OCW Load Development System</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Personally, I would not recommend that you change powders or primers until you have completed the above seating depth and power charge tests.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 499572, member: 22069"] I have incorporated Berger's instructions for tuning seating depth of their VLD's into my normal reloading routine. Interestingly enough, I have found that to work very well with the AMAX bullets. In my 6.5x55, the seating depth that results in the smallest groups with both Berger VLD's and Hornady AMAX's has a jump of .120. Both styles of bullet are grouping in the .4's @ 100 yards. I see quite a few people suggesting adjustments in seating depth of .005" or .010". IMO, that is far too small of an adjustment to tell you anything about what your rifle likes. I recommend starting with the seating depths suggested by Berger (touching the lands, .040 off, .080 off, and .120 off). Once your rifle shows which seating depth it prefers, you could then adjust seating depth in .005" or .010" increments to fine tune your loads. To find the optimum powder charge, I have had good luck following this procedure: [url=http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-instructions/4529817134]OCW Overview - Dan Newberry's OCW Load Development System[/url] Personally, I would not recommend that you change powders or primers until you have completed the above seating depth and power charge tests. [/QUOTE]
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