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2 different questions 1) Powder and 2) Spotting scope magnification
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 3259" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>A solution for me was to switch to Hodgdon Extreme powder. Seems to be temp. insensitive. I have used the same load from 30deg to -10degC with little problem. Any variation in the drop chart is a matter of conditions on that day not temp.</p><p></p><p>I use H4350 and H4831SC and am very happy with the results. Varget is also supposed to be good as is H1000 and Retumbo.</p><p></p><p>I do alot of load dev. during the fall/winter. This reconfirms my loads and how they will perform in the cold. I try and shoot all year round. </p><p></p><p>You would be amazed at how a rifle reacts to the cold. The first shot from a cold barrel really means something when it is ice cold not room temp. POI shifts have been observed as have shifts with the stock.</p><p></p><p>For long range shots, I would be inclined to shoot a spotter or two. I try and find a sandy or dirt spot to hit. This way I can see the dust impacts easier.</p><p></p><p>Vapor trails are great if the humidity is high enough to generate them. Where I live, humidity is low. The best you can see is the mirage caused by the sonic wave of the bullet but only if the light is just right. Not reliable at all. I look for dust at impact.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 3259, member: 8947"] A solution for me was to switch to Hodgdon Extreme powder. Seems to be temp. insensitive. I have used the same load from 30deg to -10degC with little problem. Any variation in the drop chart is a matter of conditions on that day not temp. I use H4350 and H4831SC and am very happy with the results. Varget is also supposed to be good as is H1000 and Retumbo. I do alot of load dev. during the fall/winter. This reconfirms my loads and how they will perform in the cold. I try and shoot all year round. You would be amazed at how a rifle reacts to the cold. The first shot from a cold barrel really means something when it is ice cold not room temp. POI shifts have been observed as have shifts with the stock. For long range shots, I would be inclined to shoot a spotter or two. I try and find a sandy or dirt spot to hit. This way I can see the dust impacts easier. Vapor trails are great if the humidity is high enough to generate them. Where I live, humidity is low. The best you can see is the mirage caused by the sonic wave of the bullet but only if the light is just right. Not reliable at all. I look for dust at impact. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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