Long range reloading

[Bulb]

I'm working on loading for long shots and want to swap tips... I prep my cases carefully and adjust seating depth and powder a tiny bit at a time. I also check group sizes at set distances using my chrono. I track how the barrel breaks in and how temp affects thing and I'd like to know what loads, chrono stuff or tests do you use to get the best groups?

 

[Jason1]

I once loaded a batch that was too hot..it blew a target off the paper and my buddy joked about my barrel being haunted. I just learnt to start low and slowly increase it and log every step too

 

[Spencer]

You really want that single-digit standard deviation. I just started using a magnetic powder trickler, feels like I'm cheating! How do you test your charge consistency?

 

[Titan]

My everyday carry is easy… a small pistol, a knife and a flashlight. If it’s not comfy, I don’t take it

 

[Leonard]

If you want consistent results, pay close attention to keeping neck tension the same. An electronic powder dispenser will save you a ton of time.

 

[Target_in_sight]

I check how fast each load is, mess with how deep the bullet sits and the powder.. then see how tight the groups are far away

 

[Bulb]

I once loaded a batch that was too hot..it blew a target off the paper and my buddy joked about my barrel being haunted. I just learnt to start low and slowly increase it and log every step too

Great tip...starting low and keeping notes is smart

 

[Bulb]

If you want consistent results, pay close attention to keeping neck tension the same. An electronic powder dispenser will save you a ton of time.

Thanks, Leonard, I'll keep an eye on neck tension and an electronic dispenser might be good