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142 ABLR vs 143 ELD-x vs 140 Elite Hunter
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<blockquote data-quote="MarshMello" data-source="post: 1772462" data-attributes="member: 67621"><p>Your .45 has just the 2 outliers. One way to evaluate it is to drop the outliers, assume shooter influence and look at it again before making too many changes to the load. Those 8 shots have a pretty consistent POI. Could that first shot be something other than the load? Settling in? First shot recoil anticipation? Getting that first feel for the trigger each string? I can't say but those next 4 shots are very consistent POI across both groups. There are so many variables but if that was my target I would probably want to rule out my influence in the results and try that load a couple more times focusing on form before moving on. I've moved on too soon before when a single load didn't stand out as exceptional and kicked myself for not seeing it the first time. I'm not saying to ignore the worst shot as a rule..that won't work. Just when you're in a spot like this, it's one perspective to consider. </p><p></p><p></p><p> That load was in my MPA , 24" barrel. I used almost the exact same load in my stock Ruger precision except that one liked .020 off the lands. Both were consistent .5s with the 143 eld-x. It's a capable bullet. I use it in my 6.5 PRC as well with sub .5s regularly in that gun. It's been a good performer among the hunting bullets for me. My creedmoors both love the Berger 140 Hybrids as well but from your post title it looks like you are developing a hunting load.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MarshMello, post: 1772462, member: 67621"] Your .45 has just the 2 outliers. One way to evaluate it is to drop the outliers, assume shooter influence and look at it again before making too many changes to the load. Those 8 shots have a pretty consistent POI. Could that first shot be something other than the load? Settling in? First shot recoil anticipation? Getting that first feel for the trigger each string? I can't say but those next 4 shots are very consistent POI across both groups. There are so many variables but if that was my target I would probably want to rule out my influence in the results and try that load a couple more times focusing on form before moving on. I've moved on too soon before when a single load didn't stand out as exceptional and kicked myself for not seeing it the first time. I'm not saying to ignore the worst shot as a rule..that won't work. Just when you're in a spot like this, it's one perspective to consider. That load was in my MPA , 24" barrel. I used almost the exact same load in my stock Ruger precision except that one liked .020 off the lands. Both were consistent .5s with the 143 eld-x. It's a capable bullet. I use it in my 6.5 PRC as well with sub .5s regularly in that gun. It's been a good performer among the hunting bullets for me. My creedmoors both love the Berger 140 Hybrids as well but from your post title it looks like you are developing a hunting load. [/QUOTE]
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