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7 RM 180 Hybrid Help
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<blockquote data-quote="KYpatriot" data-source="post: 1023788" data-attributes="member: 48028"><p>I think that would be fine if you can get a good wind day. Different seating depths can change things a lot during a load work up but I would use that to fine tune a load. The 180 hybrid is less sensitive to seating depth than the vld types which is good.</p><p></p><p>I have run into the exact same problem you have and learned to trust my groups at range more than the chronograph. I don't put as much emphasis on those numbers as I used to and instead focus more on the real world results of groups at range. I found that the vertical I was actually getting was not what the chrony would suggest. </p><p>I'd shoot the fastest load first, and if it groups well two more times then I'd stick with it, and if not investigate those other loads. </p><p>In truth, load development never really ends. I record my shots and results and over time you can get a better feel for what is actually going on and when you get it totally figured out it is time to replace the barrel lol.</p><p>Since I'm not a benchrest guy, and the inherent accuracy of the rifle/load is usually not the limiting factor on a long range hunting or tactical shot in the field, I cease load development when I get something "good enough" and spend more time practicing those things that have a greater impact on the success of a shot in the field...namely building a good consistent position give a good trigger break in field conditions and doping the wind. I am, like a lot of long range shooters, somewhat anal retentive which you have to be to have the discipline of do this, but you can spend too much time finding her perfect load at the expense of competing priorities. So I force myself to quit when I find something around 1/2 moa and spend my time practicing those things that actually cause me to miss...and it usually ain't the rifle lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KYpatriot, post: 1023788, member: 48028"] I think that would be fine if you can get a good wind day. Different seating depths can change things a lot during a load work up but I would use that to fine tune a load. The 180 hybrid is less sensitive to seating depth than the vld types which is good. I have run into the exact same problem you have and learned to trust my groups at range more than the chronograph. I don't put as much emphasis on those numbers as I used to and instead focus more on the real world results of groups at range. I found that the vertical I was actually getting was not what the chrony would suggest. I'd shoot the fastest load first, and if it groups well two more times then I'd stick with it, and if not investigate those other loads. In truth, load development never really ends. I record my shots and results and over time you can get a better feel for what is actually going on and when you get it totally figured out it is time to replace the barrel lol. Since I'm not a benchrest guy, and the inherent accuracy of the rifle/load is usually not the limiting factor on a long range hunting or tactical shot in the field, I cease load development when I get something "good enough" and spend more time practicing those things that have a greater impact on the success of a shot in the field...namely building a good consistent position give a good trigger break in field conditions and doping the wind. I am, like a lot of long range shooters, somewhat anal retentive which you have to be to have the discipline of do this, but you can spend too much time finding her perfect load at the expense of competing priorities. So I force myself to quit when I find something around 1/2 moa and spend my time practicing those things that actually cause me to miss...and it usually ain't the rifle lol. [/QUOTE]
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