Essexsussex
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I have no reloading experience to speak of, and have cautiously (with the help of others on here) finally tested out my first loads.
I was kindly supplied with a few bits by Scott on here, including some cases which are next to work up to ready for stalking (thanks Scott).
I ran 0.5 grain variants with n160 and pro hunter 120s and some new ppu cases I was given.
The results for the 45 and 45.5 grain were the best shooting from a sand bag - picture attached this is actually a 5 shot group, it says 4, at 100m. I ran out at 46 grain and didn’t try any above this. Following Muir’s advice I loaded to the standard length in the Sierra handbook.
I can’t see much need to chase anything (for my simple requirements - stalking up to say 175m) but I am interest on peoples views on what now might make the most difference to tightening the group (ps very happy with this group for what I need and the technology used. The chance of having a morning on a range is few and far between so likely will never do it).
All loaded with a lee loader and hammer, with the addition of a set of scales (I may now go to a scoop if there is one the right size in my Lee box of scoops.)
The things I would consider if I had the time or inclination would be:
Getting the bullet in the lands
Crimping (lee loader can do this apparently)
Try more loads getting closer to the max manual loading
What is everyone’s view on what might make the most difference here? Are these the right things to think of? For my knowledge and understanding, I doubt I will get round to doing it. Likely to be my shooting that is the biggest variable here anyway.
Thanks in advance
I was kindly supplied with a few bits by Scott on here, including some cases which are next to work up to ready for stalking (thanks Scott).
I ran 0.5 grain variants with n160 and pro hunter 120s and some new ppu cases I was given.
The results for the 45 and 45.5 grain were the best shooting from a sand bag - picture attached this is actually a 5 shot group, it says 4, at 100m. I ran out at 46 grain and didn’t try any above this. Following Muir’s advice I loaded to the standard length in the Sierra handbook.
I can’t see much need to chase anything (for my simple requirements - stalking up to say 175m) but I am interest on peoples views on what now might make the most difference to tightening the group (ps very happy with this group for what I need and the technology used. The chance of having a morning on a range is few and far between so likely will never do it).
All loaded with a lee loader and hammer, with the addition of a set of scales (I may now go to a scoop if there is one the right size in my Lee box of scoops.)
The things I would consider if I had the time or inclination would be:
Getting the bullet in the lands
Crimping (lee loader can do this apparently)
Try more loads getting closer to the max manual loading
What is everyone’s view on what might make the most difference here? Are these the right things to think of? For my knowledge and understanding, I doubt I will get round to doing it. Likely to be my shooting that is the biggest variable here anyway.
Thanks in advance
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