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How much time and effort do you give a bullet, powder.
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1688674" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I start by doing a search for the bullet and powder for existing successful loads/specs used by other shooters to get an idea of a good starting point. This is a valuable step,IMO.. I generally run a powder charge 100 yard ladder of 5-10 rounds in .3-.5gr increments. ...starting at .020" off the lands. I look for a vertical cluster of .5MOA or less at 100 yards. If one exists Ill load a few 5 round sets around the sweet spot and test ES and group size. At this point, depending on the group/ES, I'll fine tune seating depth. In the case the initial charge weight ladder does not conform to expectations, I may revert to a seating depth check with the most favorable charge weight. </p><p>A recent load development with the Berger 156 EOL. Shown: Ladder, Final load at 200 yards. About 40 rounds used to finalize the load.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]144514[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]144515[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1688674, member: 10291"] I start by doing a search for the bullet and powder for existing successful loads/specs used by other shooters to get an idea of a good starting point. This is a valuable step,IMO.. I generally run a powder charge 100 yard ladder of 5-10 rounds in .3-.5gr increments. ...starting at .020” off the lands. I look for a vertical cluster of .5MOA or less at 100 yards. If one exists Ill load a few 5 round sets around the sweet spot and test ES and group size. At this point, depending on the group/ES, I’ll fine tune seating depth. In the case the initial charge weight ladder does not conform to expectations, I may revert to a seating depth check with the most favorable charge weight. A recent load development with the Berger 156 EOL. Shown: Ladder, Final load at 200 yards. About 40 rounds used to finalize the load. [ATTACH]144514[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]144515[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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