Load Development Different Bullets

[TSparger]

I just started doing load development to see what my new 6.5 CM likes. I started by loading same bullet (Barnes Match Burners 140 GR) with different charges of powder. Was wondering what would be the quickest way to do load development with different bullets to see what shoots the best out of my gun? I have small lots of bullets from Hornady and Berger.

 

[nn8734]

Same load work up process just different bullets. You can start with a similar range of powder charges based on bullet weight/ bearing surface lengths as compared to your 140 match burners. Most of these modern bullets like between .020-.080 seating depth so tune based on desired group size. Beyond that, theres no short cuts.