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<blockquote data-quote="ballistx" data-source="post: 929208" data-attributes="member: 32156"><p>If working with one cartridge/load/bullet for one rifle, I would concur. But I have (2) 30-06. (2) 25-06, (4) 243, had (3) 222 and will have (4) 223 plus incidental like 22-250, 219 Zipper, etc. Trying to balance each one individually would mean individual loads, and conditions, for each rifle with each of its loads.</p><p></p><p>I have (5) 224 bullets for (4) rifles in (4) calibers and will have 3 more of the 223 variety. Trying to develop a load that is a "GOOD" compromise and track it is a different matter.</p><p></p><p>Most of these are either hunting, or casual plinking loads. None are for dedicated competition. But I do not adhere to the concept that a hunting rifle doesn't have to be "accurate", that "minute of deer (6"@100 yds)" is adequate. I am probably a 1/4" to 1/2" bench rest shooter. I am probably a 3" hunting shooter. If I have a 2"@100 yard rifle, that is now 5"@ 100 yards under hunting conditions. That limits me to 100 yards on deer. If I have a 1/2" @ 100 yd rifle, I now have a 3.5" @ 100 yard system and I can get almost to 200 yards. Therefore, to me, hunting accuracy is more critical than the majority of target shooting is. </p><p></p><p>If I miss the X ring on a target I will likely forget it in a week or so. If I miss the 6" of a deer by 2" to the center of mass (gut shot) I won't forget that for a very long time. Or if it is running away with just the front leg dangling, well, you get the point.</p><p></p><p>So, I want my hunting rifles to shoot under 1/2" @ 100 yards. That is THEIR capability, not mine. Mine has to be added on top of the rifle's. I limit myself to basically ONE hunting bullet. That is the Nosler Partition (180 & 165 308; 150 & 130 270; 120 25-06, 100 243 & 60 224). Those bullets have served me for over 40 years. Yes, others have come along that are nearly as good. Some will argue better. But for me, they are totally adequate for every hunting need (varmint not included). But they make an excellent coyote load with minimal pelt damage.</p><p></p><p>The number of combinations are pretty rediculous and beyond common sense approach. I understand that. But with the spreadsheet approach, I get to apply my engineering OCD, and I get to do a lot of off season shooting, which helps in the overall to be a better shot. I have about 6,000 free 224 bullets that I load in my 223 and 222 for general field shooting practice. </p><p></p><p>There gets to be another aspect of this. I developed an external ballistics program in the 80's that was sold internationally. It was recognized by the Army in VA as the most accurate they had at that time. The next step will be to take the chronograph velocity of the final loads and correlate those to the BDC scope. The scope manufacturers have finally gotten their act together and have a realistic BDC. Vortex has a good one at 1.5", 4.5", 7.5" and 11" at 100 yards. This can readily be correlated to actual POA at specified yardage. It won't be 400 but more like 423 or something. But with the range finding binoculars and the BDC, along with a scale taped to the rifle butt and reasonable accuracy can be extended to the 600 yard range. I don't believe wind judgement will allow for 1st shot ethical hits beyond that range. Elevation yes, windage no.</p><p></p><p>Also, the scopes have turrets that can be set for various ranges. All that is needed is a scale saying 47 clicks for 423 yards. Can get both on the same reasonable hunting scope. </p><p></p><p>Beats going out and shooting tin cans all the time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ballistx, post: 929208, member: 32156"] If working with one cartridge/load/bullet for one rifle, I would concur. But I have (2) 30-06. (2) 25-06, (4) 243, had (3) 222 and will have (4) 223 plus incidental like 22-250, 219 Zipper, etc. Trying to balance each one individually would mean individual loads, and conditions, for each rifle with each of its loads. I have (5) 224 bullets for (4) rifles in (4) calibers and will have 3 more of the 223 variety. Trying to develop a load that is a "GOOD" compromise and track it is a different matter. Most of these are either hunting, or casual plinking loads. None are for dedicated competition. But I do not adhere to the concept that a hunting rifle doesn't have to be "accurate", that "minute of deer (6"@100 yds)" is adequate. I am probably a 1/4" to 1/2" bench rest shooter. I am probably a 3" hunting shooter. If I have a 2"@100 yard rifle, that is now 5"@ 100 yards under hunting conditions. That limits me to 100 yards on deer. If I have a 1/2" @ 100 yd rifle, I now have a 3.5" @ 100 yard system and I can get almost to 200 yards. Therefore, to me, hunting accuracy is more critical than the majority of target shooting is. If I miss the X ring on a target I will likely forget it in a week or so. If I miss the 6" of a deer by 2" to the center of mass (gut shot) I won't forget that for a very long time. Or if it is running away with just the front leg dangling, well, you get the point. So, I want my hunting rifles to shoot under 1/2" @ 100 yards. That is THEIR capability, not mine. Mine has to be added on top of the rifle's. I limit myself to basically ONE hunting bullet. That is the Nosler Partition (180 & 165 308; 150 & 130 270; 120 25-06, 100 243 & 60 224). Those bullets have served me for over 40 years. Yes, others have come along that are nearly as good. Some will argue better. But for me, they are totally adequate for every hunting need (varmint not included). But they make an excellent coyote load with minimal pelt damage. The number of combinations are pretty rediculous and beyond common sense approach. I understand that. But with the spreadsheet approach, I get to apply my engineering OCD, and I get to do a lot of off season shooting, which helps in the overall to be a better shot. I have about 6,000 free 224 bullets that I load in my 223 and 222 for general field shooting practice. There gets to be another aspect of this. I developed an external ballistics program in the 80's that was sold internationally. It was recognized by the Army in VA as the most accurate they had at that time. The next step will be to take the chronograph velocity of the final loads and correlate those to the BDC scope. The scope manufacturers have finally gotten their act together and have a realistic BDC. Vortex has a good one at 1.5", 4.5", 7.5" and 11" at 100 yards. This can readily be correlated to actual POA at specified yardage. It won't be 400 but more like 423 or something. But with the range finding binoculars and the BDC, along with a scale taped to the rifle butt and reasonable accuracy can be extended to the 600 yard range. I don't believe wind judgement will allow for 1st shot ethical hits beyond that range. Elevation yes, windage no. Also, the scopes have turrets that can be set for various ranges. All that is needed is a scale saying 47 clicks for 423 yards. Can get both on the same reasonable hunting scope. Beats going out and shooting tin cans all the time. [/QUOTE]
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