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How do you test your loads?
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<blockquote data-quote="8andbait" data-source="post: 842238" data-attributes="member: 40850"><p>I use the OCW method, since my rifles are for hunting I like to have the highest velocity I can with the best accuracy. I drop off book max 5% and load three rounds for charge weights going up in .3 or .4 grains until I get 1 grain above max. I shoot these at 100 yards with 2-5 minutes between shots (depending on outside temp) If I see pressure signs I don't shoot that charge again and note it as my max. After I get the highest node possible I load up 15 rounds and shoot groups at 300 yards, again with 2-5 minutes between shots. I take my Lee portable press so I can adjust seating depth if necessary. I have found 300 yards to be a good benchmark for me, if it shoots at 300 it will almost always shoot good further out. After that I will go to 200 yards and start cold bore testing to set my scope zero.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="8andbait, post: 842238, member: 40850"] I use the OCW method, since my rifles are for hunting I like to have the highest velocity I can with the best accuracy. I drop off book max 5% and load three rounds for charge weights going up in .3 or .4 grains until I get 1 grain above max. I shoot these at 100 yards with 2-5 minutes between shots (depending on outside temp) If I see pressure signs I don't shoot that charge again and note it as my max. After I get the highest node possible I load up 15 rounds and shoot groups at 300 yards, again with 2-5 minutes between shots. I take my Lee portable press so I can adjust seating depth if necessary. I have found 300 yards to be a good benchmark for me, if it shoots at 300 it will almost always shoot good further out. After that I will go to 200 yards and start cold bore testing to set my scope zero. [/QUOTE]
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