Essexsussex
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So, I have now ordered my Lee loader, my scoops, my Sierra loading manual.
i have a bundle of once fired brass from my rifle.
i have decided that I want a fast driven Sierra pro hunter 120gr
i have read a fair bit but my manual hasn't yet turned up.
The next thing I think I need to decide is what powder to buy. I haven't seen what my manual accounts for as it isn't here, but I am expecting to use N160, only based on what I read on here as producing good fast loads for the calibre.
i expect that my manual will have a range of grain weights for the bullet and powder combo. I will use the 6.5x55 SE or Skan data, as my rifle is modern and probably proofed for that (will check).
i will start at the overall length that works well for me with factory loads.
i will start at the lowest grain weight, load three and then test fire against a target, stepping up one grain until I get pressure signs. I will then step back one grain. Should this be the best grouping round?
now, if I get to the max load and find no pressure signs, should I inch over in half grains, or should i just stop anyway?
what have I missed in this set up for a starting point? (I will read my manual so might completely change my approach, and won't do anything until I have read it)
all your kind help gratefully received.
thanks
ES
i have a bundle of once fired brass from my rifle.
i have decided that I want a fast driven Sierra pro hunter 120gr
i have read a fair bit but my manual hasn't yet turned up.
The next thing I think I need to decide is what powder to buy. I haven't seen what my manual accounts for as it isn't here, but I am expecting to use N160, only based on what I read on here as producing good fast loads for the calibre.
i expect that my manual will have a range of grain weights for the bullet and powder combo. I will use the 6.5x55 SE or Skan data, as my rifle is modern and probably proofed for that (will check).
i will start at the overall length that works well for me with factory loads.
i will start at the lowest grain weight, load three and then test fire against a target, stepping up one grain until I get pressure signs. I will then step back one grain. Should this be the best grouping round?
now, if I get to the max load and find no pressure signs, should I inch over in half grains, or should i just stop anyway?
what have I missed in this set up for a starting point? (I will read my manual so might completely change my approach, and won't do anything until I have read it)
all your kind help gratefully received.
thanks
ES