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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 406289" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>I'm with a lot of the "ole' timers", I shoot whenever I can and just make the most of it. I dont worry much about it if I'm shootin' groups at 100yds. Only if it's raining harder than a drizzle, or the outside temp. is approaching 100 degrees. </p><p>I think the conditions that are present when a light drizzle is occuring are almost perfect for shooting. When the temps get up there you have to fuss with the barrel. I shoot once or twice and take my rifle inside for 15-20 minutes. Not sure this is actually the best method (metal expansion) but keeps the barrel from getting too hot. I keep my test loads inside until I'm ready to shoot 'em.</p><p>If I'm going to be shooting farther than 100yds I will go on-line and get an accurate weather forecast with as much info as I can get and plug everything into JBM. Barometric pressure, temp., wind, humidity, actual velocity for that day, it all matters, I feel. </p><p>It helps that I have a range at home. This setup makes load development quick, in-depth and stress free (for me). I don't like doing load development at home and then having to drive to the range to test them out. I'm left hanging until I get back to the range. At home I can shoot all day long, varying components, seating depths (if needed) and clean my barrels as I go. Perfect setup for OCD people. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Shoot when you can, work when you have to. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 406289, member: 307"] I'm with a lot of the "ole' timers", I shoot whenever I can and just make the most of it. I dont worry much about it if I'm shootin' groups at 100yds. Only if it's raining harder than a drizzle, or the outside temp. is approaching 100 degrees. I think the conditions that are present when a light drizzle is occuring are almost perfect for shooting. When the temps get up there you have to fuss with the barrel. I shoot once or twice and take my rifle inside for 15-20 minutes. Not sure this is actually the best method (metal expansion) but keeps the barrel from getting too hot. I keep my test loads inside until I'm ready to shoot 'em. If I'm going to be shooting farther than 100yds I will go on-line and get an accurate weather forecast with as much info as I can get and plug everything into JBM. Barometric pressure, temp., wind, humidity, actual velocity for that day, it all matters, I feel. It helps that I have a range at home. This setup makes load development quick, in-depth and stress free (for me). I don't like doing load development at home and then having to drive to the range to test them out. I'm left hanging until I get back to the range. At home I can shoot all day long, varying components, seating depths (if needed) and clean my barrels as I go. Perfect setup for OCD people. :) Shoot when you can, work when you have to. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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