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jkmola · April 18, 2007, 03:31 PM

Nope - didn't move the scope! Tried again this morning when it was a little quieter out, wind-wise. Just redid groups 1, 2, and 4. Group 1 (.005 off the lands) was the clear winner with about a 3/8" group. Group was the exact same shape, too. I think it may be a near-max load, as there is the slightest shiny mark from the plunger, barely visible. So, I will call this a max load, for me. I'll clean again, then try 2 or 3 more groups (maybe 5 shot?) to be absolutely sure. Groups 2 and 4 started to open up just a little (3/4") - but could be from fouling - hence the cleaning.

April 18, 2007, 03:31 PM	#8
jkmola Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Posts: 16	Nope - didn't move the scope! Tried again this morning when it was a little quieter out, wind-wise. Just redid groups 1, 2, and 4. Group 1 (.005 off the lands) was the clear winner with about a 3/8" group. Group was the exact same shape, too. I think it may be a near-max load, as there is the slightest shiny mark from the plunger, barely visible. So, I will call this a max load, for me. I'll clean again, then try 2 or 3 more groups (maybe 5 shot?) to be absolutely sure. Groups 2 and 4 started to open up just a little (3/4") - but could be from fouling - hence the cleaning.