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**Unclenick** · April 30, 2006, 03:39 PM

Yes to Kingudaroad's point. Not all rifles have a sweet spot .03" off the lands, and it may not be the only one. Pick a load on the light side (a starting load) and fire groups in a round-robin progression in 0.005" depth increments. See if you don't find one around the place where the neck begins to get hold of the most bullet bearing surface?

Nick

April 30, 2006, 03:39 PM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,742	Yes to Kingudaroad's point. Not all rifles have a sweet spot .03" off the lands, and it may not be the only one. Pick a load on the light side (a starting load) and fire groups in a round-robin progression in 0.005" depth increments. See if you don't find one around the place where the neck begins to get hold of the most bullet bearing surface? Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle