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Replicating factory ammo performance
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<blockquote data-quote="J-B welder" data-source="post: 2017784" data-attributes="member: 115997"><p>Ran my first loads through the barrel. 42.5 grains seems to be the sweet spot and produced a 0.5" group. Loads with more or less than that grouped at 1.25" or more. I'll load up five more with 42.5 gr and see if I get the same spread and go from there. Hopefully I have myself a nice hunting load.</p><p></p><p>Seating depth was tough to keep consistent, due I assume to the fact you use a mallet to seat the bullets. I was trying for 2.650" as per the Sierra recommendations, but my COAL varied from 2.645" to 2.660". Would like to remedy that. (I know, I know, buy a press.)</p><p></p><p>I can see how OCD types can get hooked on this stuff. It would be fun to tinker around with different combos. But in reality even some of the less accurate loads I put together would be suitable for where I hunt (max shooting distance 300 yards).</p><p></p><p>Anyway, thanks for all the help. I think a reloading manual may go on my Amazon wish list for Christmas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J-B welder, post: 2017784, member: 115997"] Ran my first loads through the barrel. 42.5 grains seems to be the sweet spot and produced a 0.5" group. Loads with more or less than that grouped at 1.25" or more. I'll load up five more with 42.5 gr and see if I get the same spread and go from there. Hopefully I have myself a nice hunting load. Seating depth was tough to keep consistent, due I assume to the fact you use a mallet to seat the bullets. I was trying for 2.650" as per the Sierra recommendations, but my COAL varied from 2.645" to 2.660". Would like to remedy that. (I know, I know, buy a press.) I can see how OCD types can get hooked on this stuff. It would be fun to tinker around with different combos. But in reality even some of the less accurate loads I put together would be suitable for where I hunt (max shooting distance 300 yards). Anyway, thanks for all the help. I think a reloading manual may go on my Amazon wish list for Christmas. [/QUOTE]
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