I have done a fair amount of research and have read the "ABC's of Reloading", Lyman's current reloading manual and I am almost done with "Handloading for Competition". I
I recently have purchased the following equipment to start reloading for my Remington 700 - AAC-SD.
RCBS Rock Chucker Master Reloading kit
a set of Lee Dies with the Collect Neck Die
an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Sinclair bullet and case comparator
Lyman case prep tools
I know that I will want to upgrade my dies, but I think I put together a decent setup to get up and running with. I have about 800 once fired Federal cases ready to start prepping once all my stuff comes in. My question is would it be a waste of time and money to by bulk pulled 175 grain Sierra Match Kings to work up my load data and possible use in Tactical Precision Matches? I expect the bullets to be slightly scuffed from pulling, how badly could slight scuffs affect accuracy? The tactical matches do not have me shooting for group size and typically a MOA gun will do you just fine.
I also am wondering to develop my load how critical it will be for me to have a Chronograph to verify my velocity. I currently shot out to 600 yards and will need to make a new dope card based on my new ammunition.
Thanks to everyone in advance for any advice offered.
Josh
I recently have purchased the following equipment to start reloading for my Remington 700 - AAC-SD.
RCBS Rock Chucker Master Reloading kit
a set of Lee Dies with the Collect Neck Die
an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Sinclair bullet and case comparator
Lyman case prep tools
I know that I will want to upgrade my dies, but I think I put together a decent setup to get up and running with. I have about 800 once fired Federal cases ready to start prepping once all my stuff comes in. My question is would it be a waste of time and money to by bulk pulled 175 grain Sierra Match Kings to work up my load data and possible use in Tactical Precision Matches? I expect the bullets to be slightly scuffed from pulling, how badly could slight scuffs affect accuracy? The tactical matches do not have me shooting for group size and typically a MOA gun will do you just fine.
I also am wondering to develop my load how critical it will be for me to have a Chronograph to verify my velocity. I currently shot out to 600 yards and will need to make a new dope card based on my new ammunition.
Thanks to everyone in advance for any advice offered.
Josh