Looks like it went good. You can see the nodes where it comes together then goes to shit then tightens back up. I would load some at 24, 24.1, and 24.2 when you have a chance to use a chrono and see where you're at. I like 24.1 because it's in between your two good groups and gives you a little more buffer from that 24.4 load that opened back up. There is probably something around 25 if you didn't have any over pressure issues yet but probably not worth chasing unless you really needed the extra velocity for some reason but I always take the accuracy over speed.
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Like I said, I'm new to reloading. I've read how groups will tighten up, and then expand from my reading, but this is the first time I've seen it first hand. I've got three good possibilities, and think I'm going with 24.2 grs of Varget.
OK. Now you've got my attention! I need to order some bullets, and a reloader and a bunch of other stuff...
I really want to work up a load for my MK12 barreled upper.
It is really fun when you start beating factory match ammo at 1/2 the cost
My Hornady seating dies seem to damage the bullets by pressing a ring into them. I have started using my RCBS on match 168 bullets. I think the jackets may be softer than hunting bullets.
Just a side note: You know Freedom is the man when he needs match bullets/ loads with iron sights!
I bought a used RCBS rock chucker and just started adding stuff from there. You'd have to look hard at the "complete" kits to see if they're for you. They do save you money vs buying all the pieces separate but I realized I wouldn't use some of it and wouldn't be cheaper for me. Handloader is spot on in what he said about the equipment. Go cheap if you're unsure if it's for you maybe but if it's something you decide to stick with enjoy the journey down the rabbit hole.
If you are only shooting 100 yards then the lee dies will serve you well.
Based on what logic?
You said they were only good for loading 100 yard ammo. If they'll produce accurate rounds at 100 yards they'll still be accurate at 500 yards given the shooters ability, proper bullet choice, and low SD/ES none of which have anything to do with the die.No logic needed it is based on real world results.
You said they were only good for loading 100 yard ammo. If they'll produce accurate rounds at 100 yards they'll still be accurate at 500 yards given the shooters ability, proper bullet choice, and low SD/ES none of which have anything to do with the die.
Reading the wind is on the shooter not the round and certainly not the die. As I said a sub moa load at 100 yards with tight velocity numbers and appropriate bullet choice will be sub moa at 500 given the shooters abilities. Micrometer seating dies have dials for easy adjustments in seating depths which is nice when you shoot multiple bullets in the same caliber or doing seating depth tests in load development. I have whidden, redding, rcbs, and lee dies. They are all capable of producing match winning ammo based on my real world results.No. Shooting at 100 yards is a lot different than 500. At that distance everything matters a lot more and groups open up. If you are shooting moa at 100, the group will expand based on a lot of things, wind, velocity of the bullet, the natural drift of the round. If all of the rounds are not exactly the same there will be variation in how they perform. This is a lot more pronounced at 500 yards than it is at 100, this is why match dies have dials for bullet seating so there is as little variation as possible.