Today I ran three different powder charges in two different bullet jump scenarios in my Remington Milspec 5R in .308. I had no preconceived notions of of what to expect, although I was hoping to see something. I really didn't.
Bullets were 175 SMKHP
Varget powder; 42, 42.5 and 43 Grains
Jump as measured with an RCBS tool: 0.015 and 0.010
Shot each combination with 5 round groups at 100 yards. With the exception of one group that was a little bit spread, every group had at least three shots touching and ended up sub moa.
My typical go-to load for the 175 smkhp is 42 grains Varget to the 'book' 2.80 OAL. I shot a number of them as well to warm up, and they did very well.
The question "is it worth the extra work" can't be positively answered. However, what do you any of you guys suggest as the next step? Should I drop the jump to .005 and then touch the lands?
Bullets were 175 SMKHP
Varget powder; 42, 42.5 and 43 Grains
Jump as measured with an RCBS tool: 0.015 and 0.010
Shot each combination with 5 round groups at 100 yards. With the exception of one group that was a little bit spread, every group had at least three shots touching and ended up sub moa.
My typical go-to load for the 175 smkhp is 42 grains Varget to the 'book' 2.80 OAL. I shot a number of them as well to warm up, and they did very well.
The question "is it worth the extra work" can't be positively answered. However, what do you any of you guys suggest as the next step? Should I drop the jump to .005 and then touch the lands?