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<blockquote data-quote="Blackhawk" data-source="post: 1846959" data-attributes="member: 105459"><p>Load development is kinda like a labor of love . So many variables and so - much trigger time. I spent a great deal of time developing a particular recepie and know first hand just how time consuming it can be. </p><p> After assembling all your components and starting with your basic load development ,first establish your bullet to rifle 's jump at land contact.. Now using that and your recommended powder charge(lets say 10% under max)Use your chronograph to establish a baseline. Now watch your ES & SD numbers. </p><p>What I do is using the same load of powder & not changing it at all load 25 rounds in intervals of 5 each varying your bullets jump by lets say .010" until you have loaded and shot all 25 rounds in 5 shot increments. </p><p>What I do Is use a magic marker and color code the primers.( the jump data will be changing as you continue to establish the correct jump)</p><p>My first jump will be .003" and then in .010" increments. (note you may have to repeat this test several times until optimum jump has been established)</p><p>Watching your ES &SD you may have to keep increasing your jump until your groupings become consistent.</p><p>Once this has been established you can start making adjustments to your powder. Remember that although MV is important accuracy is IMHO more so.<em>(emphasizing here to log all your findings for reference</em>)</p><p>Just keep going until your Chronograph is indicating to you your best load recepie.</p><p>It will take time but your end results will be worth it ,<em> just remember again to keep careful notes.</em></p><p>Make certain that your action screws as well as all your scope mounting screws are torqued to the correct settings beforehand, an just check them before every shoot. </p><p>You just watch your bullet placement improve!</p><p><strong><em>Remember Your Chronograph is your best friend!</em></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blackhawk, post: 1846959, member: 105459"] Load development is kinda like a labor of love . So many variables and so - much trigger time. I spent a great deal of time developing a particular recepie and know first hand just how time consuming it can be. After assembling all your components and starting with your basic load development ,first establish your bullet to rifle 's jump at land contact.. Now using that and your recommended powder charge(lets say 10% under max)Use your chronograph to establish a baseline. Now watch your ES & SD numbers. What I do is using the same load of powder & not changing it at all load 25 rounds in intervals of 5 each varying your bullets jump by lets say .010" until you have loaded and shot all 25 rounds in 5 shot increments. What I do Is use a magic marker and color code the primers.( the jump data will be changing as you continue to establish the correct jump) My first jump will be .003" and then in .010" increments. (note you may have to repeat this test several times until optimum jump has been established) Watching your ES &SD you may have to keep increasing your jump until your groupings become consistent. Once this has been established you can start making adjustments to your powder. Remember that although MV is important accuracy is IMHO more so.[I](emphasizing here to log all your findings for reference[/I]) Just keep going until your Chronograph is indicating to you your best load recepie. It will take time but your end results will be worth it ,[I] just remember again to keep careful notes.[/I] Make certain that your action screws as well as all your scope mounting screws are torqued to the correct settings beforehand, an just check them before every shoot. You just watch your bullet placement improve! [B][I]Remember Your Chronograph is your best friend![/I][/B] [/QUOTE]
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