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Reloading
How do you start working up a load?
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<blockquote data-quote="YZ-80" data-source="post: 1933285" data-attributes="member: 109229"><p>When I get a new rifle I consult the manuals and other data resources like this site. I pick the bullet I want to use, usually something versatile I can use for both varmints and deer (e.g., 123 SST for my 6.5s). I look for the most widely recommended powder by doing some research (e.g., H4831sc for the 6.5-284) and then I decide on what I want to load up as a basic Ladder. I think it's a waste of time to start at the published minimum but in the interest of safety, I load check charges at .3 to .5 grain increments up to a "mid-range" to make sure there are no pressure issues and then load 5 rounds each at .3 to .5 grain increments across what I think will be the "sweet spot". This usually involves about 25-30 test loads. My seating depth baseline is .020" off the lands for everything unless it's precluded by mag length. I go to the range, shoot 'em and look for the tightest groups and then hone in on things from there in .1 to .2 grain increments on either side of the node. I don't shoot round-robin. So, that's the deal. Probably a gross oversimplification, but somehow it produces .25-50 MOA results. I'm fully aware that I may be leaving something on the table and that shooting at extended ranges may require that I up my game but I'm hitting what I want and having fun for now. Your mileage may vary.</p><p></p><p>Best,</p><p></p><p>-YZ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YZ-80, post: 1933285, member: 109229"] When I get a new rifle I consult the manuals and other data resources like this site. I pick the bullet I want to use, usually something versatile I can use for both varmints and deer (e.g., 123 SST for my 6.5s). I look for the most widely recommended powder by doing some research (e.g., H4831sc for the 6.5-284) and then I decide on what I want to load up as a basic Ladder. I think it’s a waste of time to start at the published minimum but in the interest of safety, I load check charges at .3 to .5 grain increments up to a “mid-range” to make sure there are no pressure issues and then load 5 rounds each at .3 to .5 grain increments across what I think will be the “sweet spot”. This usually involves about 25-30 test loads. My seating depth baseline is .020” off the lands for everything unless it’s precluded by mag length. I go to the range, shoot ‘em and look for the tightest groups and then hone in on things from there in .1 to .2 grain increments on either side of the node. I don’t shoot round-robin. So, that’s the deal. Probably a gross oversimplification, but somehow it produces .25-50 MOA results. I’m fully aware that I may be leaving something on the table and that shooting at extended ranges may require that I up my game but I’m hitting what I want and having fun for now. Your mileage may vary. Best, -YZ [/QUOTE]
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