CastIronSkillet
Well-Known Member
Hey folks, I think I am done with load development for this hunting season and need some help interpreting the target to pick my final load. I have already done pressure testing, seating depth testing, and final OCW testing. I am needing help picking the load from , I have two favorites and am wondering what the group would choose to hunt with.
The OCW test was 5 shots, I would have like to do 10 but, ya know, components are hard to come by. My thoughts are 43.1-43.3 are showing to be a consistent velocity node with the same POI, SD & ES are OK. 43.7 fills the case better, which I have read that this powder likes, and the SD, ES, and accuracy potential really show. What say you? I want to pick one, load it for the season, and hunt, no more fiddling around.
Pressure & Velocity test
Seating depth testing
OCW test
The OCW test was 5 shots, I would have like to do 10 but, ya know, components are hard to come by. My thoughts are 43.1-43.3 are showing to be a consistent velocity node with the same POI, SD & ES are OK. 43.7 fills the case better, which I have read that this powder likes, and the SD, ES, and accuracy potential really show. What say you? I want to pick one, load it for the season, and hunt, no more fiddling around.
Pressure & Velocity test
Seating depth testing
OCW test