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Re: what increments?
I'd start with half-grain increments and shoot 5-10 shot groups. Then start fine tuning with .1gr increments when you find one that groups well. Once you get that down you can start really fine tuning with seating depths and everything else.
I'd start with half-grain increments and shoot 5-10 shot groups. Then start fine tuning with .1gr increments when you find one that groups well. Once you get that down you can start really fine tuning with seating depths and everything else.
Re: what increments?
I like to work .2 incr, because then if I blow one group and the two on each side look good I know it was me. Kind of a crutch for me and then I know I did not miss a node. But usually have a real good idea what my load will be in only one trip to the range.
I like to work .2 incr, because then if I blow one group and the two on each side look good I know it was me. Kind of a crutch for me and then I know I did not miss a node. But usually have a real good idea what my load will be in only one trip to the range.
Re: what increments?
I shoot 5 round groups.
I shoot 5 round groups.
Re: what increments?
follow the plan:
http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-instructions/4529817134
follow the plan:
http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-instructions/4529817134
Re: what increments?
+ 1 CanSniper !! (well, actually , everone )
i find i can move charges in more then .5 grain increments and still exit at an ideal node. But i completely agree with CanSniper and because you can have errors , its better to load in .3 or even .2 increments.
+ 1 CanSniper !! (well, actually , everone )
i find i can move charges in more then .5 grain increments and still exit at an ideal node. But i completely agree with CanSniper and because you can have errors , its better to load in .3 or even .2 increments.
Re: what increments?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MALLARD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+ 1 CanSniper !! (well, actually , everone )
i find i can move charges in more then .5 grain increments and still exit at an ideal node. But i completely agree with CanSniper and because you can have errors , its better to load in .3 or even .2 increments.
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It is better but the trade off is that your loading and wasting a lot of extra bullets. Here's the math:
Loading .2 increments over a 3 grain spread means 15 loads and if you shoot 5 loads per increment than that means a total of <span style="font-weight: bold">75</span> shots. Then you have to go home and load for around that one accurate load anyway.
Loading .5 increments over a 3 grain spread means 6 loads and if you shoot 5 loads per increment than that means a total of <span style="font-weight: bold">30</span> shots.
.5gr increments is a good way to keep costs and mindless loads down to a minimum. Keep in mind that you're just starting at .5 then once you find a good .5 load, load up and down each way to find your exact sweet spot. Once you find that you can play with seating depth and the like to really fine tune it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MALLARD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+ 1 CanSniper !! (well, actually , everone )
i find i can move charges in more then .5 grain increments and still exit at an ideal node. But i completely agree with CanSniper and because you can have errors , its better to load in .3 or even .2 increments.
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It is better but the trade off is that your loading and wasting a lot of extra bullets. Here's the math:
Loading .2 increments over a 3 grain spread means 15 loads and if you shoot 5 loads per increment than that means a total of <span style="font-weight: bold">75</span> shots. Then you have to go home and load for around that one accurate load anyway.
Loading .5 increments over a 3 grain spread means 6 loads and if you shoot 5 loads per increment than that means a total of <span style="font-weight: bold">30</span> shots.
.5gr increments is a good way to keep costs and mindless loads down to a minimum. Keep in mind that you're just starting at .5 then once you find a good .5 load, load up and down each way to find your exact sweet spot. Once you find that you can play with seating depth and the like to really fine tune it.
Re: what increments?
I am also a OCW fan. I don't waste time and ammo with 5 shot groups off the bat. I have not had any problems with 3-shot groups working up a very accurate load. Find the node, go to the center and work on depth.
I start with 5% below max and work up. For increments I typically use around 0.7% per jump:
.223 Rem = 0.2 gr
.308 Win = 0.3 gr
.30-06 = 0.5 gr
belted mag = 0.6 gr
338 Lapua = 0.8 gr
I am also a OCW fan. I don't waste time and ammo with 5 shot groups off the bat. I have not had any problems with 3-shot groups working up a very accurate load. Find the node, go to the center and work on depth.
I start with 5% below max and work up. For increments I typically use around 0.7% per jump:
.223 Rem = 0.2 gr
.308 Win = 0.3 gr
.30-06 = 0.5 gr
belted mag = 0.6 gr
338 Lapua = 0.8 gr
