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December 30, 2011, 03:51 PM | #1 |
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which is most important to do first?
Is it better to work out the best powder/bullet load for a rifle first and then work on the optimal seating depth? When starting with a new rifle in the past I have gotten the seating depth based on COAL and worked up powder/bullet data from there. Once satisfied with the load I then played with the seating depth. Getting ready to start with a new 308 Win and wondered if I have been doing it right or if better to start with the seating depth and then figure out the best load.
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December 30, 2011, 04:16 PM | #2 | |
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I generally put the bullet .030" off the rifling to start, work up a good powder charge, then tinker with the OAL from there. And this is assuming that all brass has been prepped and sorted. |
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December 30, 2011, 04:38 PM | #3 |
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Most people who are picky w/ their seating depth tend to seat them .01" off the lands, as long as the bullet is seated to the depth of the diameter of the bullet, and leave it alone. So am guessing most of us (including me) default to that depth and then look for the right bullet and powder.
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December 30, 2011, 04:46 PM | #4 |
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I usually go in this order:
Find which powder/bullet/primer i want to use: For powder i choose whatever gives the best velocity but will also fill the whole case (i dont have a lockout die, and by doing this ive never had a double charge) After that i work up a load for acuracy I almost never play with seating depth cuz i seat everything so its almost touching the lands FYI: My favorite powder for most .308 applications is IMR4895 |
December 30, 2011, 05:03 PM | #5 |
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I usually start with seating my bullet .02 of the lands. And start with the bullet after that. Then work on my powder and charge wieght. I usually set up a few rounds with various bullets of various wieghts. Trying to find which one my rifleing stabilizes the best. Which can be observed by the hole in the target. Then I start working my powder wieghts and primer combinations. Shooting five rounds of each combitaion for groups. Once I get that set. I play a little more with the seating depth. Like anything though I'm sure alot of us have various methods. There is always more then one way. If you find a method that works for you stick with it.
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December 31, 2011, 10:12 AM | #7 |
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Thanks. Suggestions have been helpful.
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