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Working up a VLD load. Which step first?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1013810" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I went through this process with my 6.5-284 LRH a few years ago with the 140 VLD's. I have found that with this and other rifles using VLD's that I will first use a recipe that is a grain or two lower than proven/published recipes and within 50-100FPS of the expected velocities. I will start with the VLD .010-.020" off the lands. If results look promisingI will then test seating in .020" increments to optimize. Once I get the tightest group, I will then increase charge and test. This was a very fast process with my 6.5-284 LRH to settle in on two good loads. Best powders proved to be H4831sc and Retumbo and optimum seating for the 140's, .075" off the lands. Retumbo gave the highest velocities. Interestingly, my other 6.5-284 shoots best with this seating depth and powders.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1013810, member: 10291"] I went through this process with my 6.5-284 LRH a few years ago with the 140 VLD's. I have found that with this and other rifles using VLD's that I will first use a recipe that is a grain or two lower than proven/published recipes and within 50-100FPS of the expected velocities. I will start with the VLD .010-.020" off the lands. If results look promisingI will then test seating in .020" increments to optimize. Once I get the tightest group, I will then increase charge and test. This was a very fast process with my 6.5-284 LRH to settle in on two good loads. Best powders proved to be H4831sc and Retumbo and optimum seating for the 140's, .075" off the lands. Retumbo gave the highest velocities. Interestingly, my other 6.5-284 shoots best with this seating depth and powders. [/QUOTE]
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