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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 320461" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>There are rifles that really like factory loads and if you have one that's good ! Most won't shoot</p><p>as well unless you load for the particular rifle.</p><p></p><p>As to the chronograph; They are a valuable asset for long range shooting/hunting. But not a</p><p>necessity.</p><p></p><p>The listed velocity is done in a test barrel or just calculated and is rarely correct for your</p><p>rifle so you must test fire it at all distances your self and use balistic tables to determine velocity</p><p>based on best guess BCs of the bullet furnished with the ammo.</p><p></p><p>Most factory or even the custom loaded ammo will fall short of the listed velocity so you must </p><p>develop your own drop chart. ( Even with a chronograph it is recommended).</p><p></p><p>If your barrel is very slick and longer than normal then your velocity may be as listed or even</p><p>faster.</p><p></p><p>Once you develop a good drop chart it will also give you good data for windage effects.</p><p></p><p>If you are unsure of your abilities at longer distance the only way to solve this is to shoot</p><p>at progressively longer distances until you become uneasy with the group size and repeatable</p><p>results. (Everyone has there limits and must find them in order to be a good long range</p><p>shooter/hunter).</p><p></p><p>Better ammo will extend your abilities and distance so go only as far as you and your ammo</p><p>are capable.</p><p></p><p>The main thing is to enjoy shooting at extended distances.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 320461, member: 2736"] There are rifles that really like factory loads and if you have one that's good ! Most won't shoot as well unless you load for the particular rifle. As to the chronograph; They are a valuable asset for long range shooting/hunting. But not a necessity. The listed velocity is done in a test barrel or just calculated and is rarely correct for your rifle so you must test fire it at all distances your self and use balistic tables to determine velocity based on best guess BCs of the bullet furnished with the ammo. Most factory or even the custom loaded ammo will fall short of the listed velocity so you must develop your own drop chart. ( Even with a chronograph it is recommended). If your barrel is very slick and longer than normal then your velocity may be as listed or even faster. Once you develop a good drop chart it will also give you good data for windage effects. If you are unsure of your abilities at longer distance the only way to solve this is to shoot at progressively longer distances until you become uneasy with the group size and repeatable results. (Everyone has there limits and must find them in order to be a good long range shooter/hunter). Better ammo will extend your abilities and distance so go only as far as you and your ammo are capable. The main thing is to enjoy shooting at extended distances. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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