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noylj · September 5, 2010, 09:19 PM

You commented:["The most important thing for getting increased accuracy is having cases that have been fire-formed in you chamber so they have minimum head-space."
Well, that's not quite correct as stated. The most critical thing in an accurate handload is finding a bullet that will shoot well. Next is proper selection of powder and charge, then finding the optimum OAL/seating depth. Everything after that is a tweek for minor gains.]

I am sorry, but your comments apply to all reloading. My comments were specific to the handloader that wants to go beyond the basics in developing an accurate load. All advanced loading for accuracy is a tweak, but ask any benchrest shooter or long-range varmint hunter about how important it is any way.

September 5, 2010, 09:19 PM	#21
noylj Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2007 Location: Between CA and NM Posts: 858	Dear Wncchester You commented:["The most important thing for getting increased accuracy is having cases that have been fire-formed in you chamber so they have minimum head-space." Well, that's not quite correct as stated. The most critical thing in an accurate handload is finding a bullet that will shoot well. Next is proper selection of powder and charge, then finding the optimum OAL/seating depth. Everything after that is a tweek for minor gains.] I am sorry, but your comments apply to all reloading. My comments were specific to the handloader that wants to go beyond the basics in developing an accurate load. All advanced loading for accuracy is a tweak, but ask any benchrest shooter or long-range varmint hunter about how important it is any way.