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<blockquote data-quote="SWHandldr" data-source="post: 2627700" data-attributes="member: 114858"><p>Been loading my own almost 30 yrs, guess Providence has smiled on me. From the beginning I've picked a bullet, consulted multiple load manuals to select a powder providing higher velocity (frequently results in 90% plus case fill @ max charge), started about halfway between min & max charges & worked up to pressure.</p><p></p><p>Best accuracy is USUALLY 4 -6% below published max. Pretty much always</p><p>gotten good results with Federal 210's in Large Rifle & Rem 7-1/2 Small Rifle so mostly standardized on 'em; sometimes test 215's with ball powder.</p><p></p><p>I pay attention to detail (kinda OCD) & have a technical background - aviation, photography & IT. One lesson flying has impressed on me is "When what you're doing isn't producing the desired results, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT instead of doubling down." If a given powder & bullet ain't working in a known accurate rifle I avoid chasing my tail.</p><p></p><p>Been able - so far - to achieve desired accuracy, typically consistent <MOA at 600 Yds & in, without singlehandedly keeping component makers in business. </p><p></p><p>Certainly there are LRH members who shoot greater distances, have tighter accuracy goals - and both, as the two are bound to each other. But so far I've not gone through a pound of powder, or close to it, without putting together a load I can shoot at game with confidence. </p><p></p><p>As Inspector Harry Callahan said, "A man has got to know his limitations."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SWHandldr, post: 2627700, member: 114858"] Been loading my own almost 30 yrs, guess Providence has smiled on me. From the beginning I've picked a bullet, consulted multiple load manuals to select a powder providing higher velocity (frequently results in 90% plus case fill @ max charge), started about halfway between min & max charges & worked up to pressure. Best accuracy is USUALLY 4 -6% below published max. Pretty much always gotten good results with Federal 210's in Large Rifle & Rem 7-1/2 Small Rifle so mostly standardized on 'em; sometimes test 215's with ball powder. I pay attention to detail (kinda OCD) & have a technical background - aviation, photography & IT. One lesson flying has impressed on me is "When what you're doing isn't producing the desired results, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT instead of doubling down." If a given powder & bullet ain't working in a known accurate rifle I avoid chasing my tail. Been able - so far - to achieve desired accuracy, typically consistent <MOA at 600 Yds & in, without singlehandedly keeping component makers in business. Certainly there are LRH members who shoot greater distances, have tighter accuracy goals - and both, as the two are bound to each other. But so far I've not gone through a pound of powder, or close to it, without putting together a load I can shoot at game with confidence. As Inspector Harry Callahan said, "A man has got to know his limitations." [/QUOTE]
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