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Accurizing a Rem .270 win CDL SF
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 528620" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>Since your factory rifle is shooting very near MOA, I am inclined to believe that your rifle/scope combination is mechanically sound. It is possible that you may find something to tweak that makes a difference, but not likely IMO.</p><p></p><p>I really think that your best bet would be to continue to experiment with hand loads. With 20 years of experience at hand loading, you have far more experience than I do. Keeping that in mind, my advice may or may not apply. </p><p></p><p>FWIW, here goes: I think that the emphasis on minimizing "bullet jump" receives much more attention than it deserves, especially where factory rifles are concerned. In the same way that one lets the rifle determine the optimum powder charge or primer type for a given load, why not let the rifle tell you what seating depth it likes with a given style of bullet? </p><p></p><p>The first time I loaded ammo using Berger bullets, I followed the recommendation on the Berger website for tuning seating depth and found it to work well. Since then, I have used the same procedure with every other bullet that I have loaded and found that it made a big difference regardless of the bullet type. </p><p></p><p>In the course of load development for five rifles, I have yet to find one that shot its best with the bullet seated anywhere near the lands. Of course, none of my rifles are bench rest or custom rifles. I don't know if that accounts for the difference between my results and the conventional wisdom compiled by a large number of accomplished long range shooters or not. Given that you are shooting a factory rifle, it may be worth a try... ...or not. </p><p></p><p>Just some food for thought.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 528620, member: 22069"] Since your factory rifle is shooting very near MOA, I am inclined to believe that your rifle/scope combination is mechanically sound. It is possible that you may find something to tweak that makes a difference, but not likely IMO. I really think that your best bet would be to continue to experiment with hand loads. With 20 years of experience at hand loading, you have far more experience than I do. Keeping that in mind, my advice may or may not apply. FWIW, here goes: I think that the emphasis on minimizing "bullet jump" receives much more attention than it deserves, especially where factory rifles are concerned. In the same way that one lets the rifle determine the optimum powder charge or primer type for a given load, why not let the rifle tell you what seating depth it likes with a given style of bullet? The first time I loaded ammo using Berger bullets, I followed the recommendation on the Berger website for tuning seating depth and found it to work well. Since then, I have used the same procedure with every other bullet that I have loaded and found that it made a big difference regardless of the bullet type. In the course of load development for five rifles, I have yet to find one that shot its best with the bullet seated anywhere near the lands. Of course, none of my rifles are bench rest or custom rifles. I don't know if that accounts for the difference between my results and the conventional wisdom compiled by a large number of accomplished long range shooters or not. Given that you are shooting a factory rifle, it may be worth a try... ...or not. Just some food for thought. [/QUOTE]
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