Sorting bullets?

[Blacktail63]

When you sort bullets for long range shooting what increments of weight and length do you use? .2gr - .5gr on weight etc. what distance to ogive variance is acceptable .001"?

Thanks

 

[RMulhern]

I don't sort bullets but if I'm using BR-4 primers I make certain that the 'B' is oriented at 12 o/clock position!!

 

[Barrelnut]

I sort to +/- . 1 gr. weight. Then sort the bearing surface to +/- .001 thou.
I basically do it like the article below. I find that Hornady bullets need more sorting than Bergers. I'll end up with 3-4 bins of Bergers and 6-7 of Hornady. I shoot the bullets in groups by their weight.

Precision Hand Loading For Long Range-Chapter Two: Bullet Prep

Sorting can really help vertical. I used to shoot some local 600 yards competitions and when you are keeping score, you'll see the results of sorting.

 

[memo43]

I still do the same for all my competition rifles, I also try and carry over a lot of the same techniques over when I reload for my hunting rifles. Then I also have to realize just how accurate the rife is. I have some rifles that now matter what I do they shoot roughly an inch (barely). While others will shoot 1/4 groups.
Reloading can be extremely time consuming especially when you are trying to split hairs. Others will say it's not worth it but at the end if it makes me comfortable then it is


Memo

 

[Barrelnut]

I still do the same for all my competition rifles, I also try and carry over a lot of the same techniques over when I reload for my hunting rifles. Then I also have to realize just how accurate the rife is. I have some rifles that now matter what I do they shoot roughly an inch (barely). While others will shoot 1/4 groups.
Reloading can be extremely time consuming especially when you are trying to split hairs. Others will say it's not worth it but at the end if it makes me comfortable then it is


Memo

Once you have a system down, doesn't seem to take too long. I do the same for hunting too. Call me crazy, but at least I know when the money shot comes, it's not going to be some odd ball bullet and shoot 4" high at 700 yards. If my shot was off to start with, it could be a problem. Out of a box of Amax I will usually have 3 or 4 that might be a problem.

 

[memo43]

Completely agree with barrel nut, some bullet makers are better then others but in the end the rifle will always have the final say so.... dam those picky eaters

 

[4xforfun]

I don't sort bullets but if I'm using BR-4 primers I make certain that the 'B' is oriented at 12 o/clock position!!

LOL!!! Good one!!