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<blockquote data-quote="Lenny Foffa" data-source="post: 2820928" data-attributes="member: 100742"><p>Hi, Ilike to purchase 2 or 3 bags of new Brass, from ONE company . Run them through the sizer die, and trim those that need it. Then de Burr and Chamfer the necks , then separate them by weight. If its a 270, 06, 308 etc., I separate them by 1/2 a grain. So I have 5 or 6 little plastic boxes, or Zip Lock bags . Some bags have 10 cases in them, some have 25 . No matter. The inventory in each bag will grow over time . Then I make a starting load based on the info listed in the latest Nosler and Hornady books. I stat at the lightest load. The scope gets zeroed at 100 yards , with the understanding that adjustments will need to be made as the weekly range sessions go on. Some times I bring TWO loads ( Ex 30-06 with a 165 Grn. Horn SST 55.0 Grns 4350 and 55.3 grns of 4350. ) 12 rounds of each load. 4 groups of three, keep Careful notes, save targets and tape them into your 3 ring binder for that caliber. After 5 or 6 trips to the range , you will have a load your rifle likes and one you deem suitable for the Game you are hunting. Your scope will be zeroed at 100 yards, ( Set the Zero Stop Setting if you have one) then go to the 200 yard and 300 yard range to see if your drop matches the drop the Ballistic app said it should be. Now here is where you can decide to use the Zero Stop Feature, on the elevation turret and adjust up for each range. OR, , if your drop at 200 yards is 3 inches, and that is the max you will be shooting in you aera, you may decide to just leave the Zero setting alone, and just hold over. I think it's good to practice using BOTH options if you can. I really enjoy this process!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lenny Foffa, post: 2820928, member: 100742"] Hi, Ilike to purchase 2 or 3 bags of new Brass, from ONE company . Run them through the sizer die, and trim those that need it. Then de Burr and Chamfer the necks , then separate them by weight. If its a 270, 06, 308 etc., I separate them by 1/2 a grain. So I have 5 or 6 little plastic boxes, or Zip Lock bags . Some bags have 10 cases in them, some have 25 . No matter. The inventory in each bag will grow over time . Then I make a starting load based on the info listed in the latest Nosler and Hornady books. I stat at the lightest load. The scope gets zeroed at 100 yards , with the understanding that adjustments will need to be made as the weekly range sessions go on. Some times I bring TWO loads ( Ex 30-06 with a 165 Grn. Horn SST 55.0 Grns 4350 and 55.3 grns of 4350. ) 12 rounds of each load. 4 groups of three, keep Careful notes, save targets and tape them into your 3 ring binder for that caliber. After 5 or 6 trips to the range , you will have a load your rifle likes and one you deem suitable for the Game you are hunting. Your scope will be zeroed at 100 yards, ( Set the Zero Stop Setting if you have one) then go to the 200 yard and 300 yard range to see if your drop matches the drop the Ballistic app said it should be. Now here is where you can decide to use the Zero Stop Feature, on the elevation turret and adjust up for each range. OR, , if your drop at 200 yards is 3 inches, and that is the max you will be shooting in you aera, you may decide to just leave the Zero setting alone, and just hold over. I think it's good to practice using BOTH options if you can. I really enjoy this process!! [/QUOTE]
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