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JD 500 · September 8, 2006, 09:30 AM

I just loaded some of the Barnes Triple shock bullets. For some reason Barnes indicates that thier bullets (All copper) actually group better with the bullet seated to sammi spec OAL or shorter. This eliminates having to seat the bullet out close to the lands. The cartridges then function better and more reliably (Read better for hunting) at the shorter length.

I actually loaded them out towards the lands, got lousy groups, called Barnes, who said to seat them short. I loaded .300 wm to 3.340 (Sammi spec) and got awesome groups. In load development (Differrent charges) all 25 shots went into a 2x2" group @ 100 yds. Can't wait to get to the range with ammo of all the same charge.

Good luck.

September 8, 2006, 09:30 AM	#5
JD 500 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 110	It's not the least expensive way to go but... I just loaded some of the Barnes Triple shock bullets. For some reason Barnes indicates that thier bullets (All copper) actually group better with the bullet seated to sammi spec OAL or shorter. This eliminates having to seat the bullet out close to the lands. The cartridges then function better and more reliably (Read better for hunting) at the shorter length. I actually loaded them out towards the lands, got lousy groups, called Barnes, who said to seat them short. I loaded .300 wm to 3.340 (Sammi spec) and got awesome groups. In load development (Differrent charges) all 25 shots went into a 2x2" group @ 100 yds. Can't wait to get to the range with ammo of all the same charge. Good luck.