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Replicating factory ammo performance
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<blockquote data-quote="J-B welder" data-source="post: 2008176" data-attributes="member: 115997"><p>So that might be an odd thread title, given that reloaders tend to try to exceed factory ammo performance. But you folks seem like a friendly enough bunch from the lurking I've done so I figure you'd be willing to answer a question or two.</p><p></p><p>I have a new gun and I have found three makes of premium factory ammo that will shoot 0.75" groups or better at 100 yards. I'd like to practice with ammo that shoots that well, but I don't want to pay premium ammo prices to do it. I don't see any point in practicing with cheapo cartridges that shoot like crap out of my gun.</p><p></p><p>If I were to try reloading in order to be able to shoot more practice rounds for the same amount of money as buying factory fodder, choosing the bullet seems obvious, as I know of three that perform well in my gun. I've already shot four boxes of ammo just breaking the barrel in, zeroing the rifle and testing out different brands, so I have brass. The big mystery to me is powder. As long as I match the muzzle velocity of the factory ammo will any appropriate powder do? I'm guessing not. Can I just choose from the powders I've seen recommended and do a workup until I get the accuracy I'm looking for? I'd rather not buy a pound each of five kinds of powder just to find one that works well, although I'm sure I could find someone to take the other four off my hands.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any thoughts you might be willing to offer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J-B welder, post: 2008176, member: 115997"] So that might be an odd thread title, given that reloaders tend to try to exceed factory ammo performance. But you folks seem like a friendly enough bunch from the lurking I've done so I figure you'd be willing to answer a question or two. I have a new gun and I have found three makes of premium factory ammo that will shoot 0.75" groups or better at 100 yards. I'd like to practice with ammo that shoots that well, but I don't want to pay premium ammo prices to do it. I don't see any point in practicing with cheapo cartridges that shoot like crap out of my gun. If I were to try reloading in order to be able to shoot more practice rounds for the same amount of money as buying factory fodder, choosing the bullet seems obvious, as I know of three that perform well in my gun. I've already shot four boxes of ammo just breaking the barrel in, zeroing the rifle and testing out different brands, so I have brass. The big mystery to me is powder. As long as I match the muzzle velocity of the factory ammo will any appropriate powder do? I'm guessing not. Can I just choose from the powders I've seen recommended and do a workup until I get the accuracy I'm looking for? I'd rather not buy a pound each of five kinds of powder just to find one that works well, although I'm sure I could find someone to take the other four off my hands. Thanks for any thoughts you might be willing to offer. [/QUOTE]
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