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WESHOOT2 · April 10, 2011, 02:20 AM

When I start serious load development I've first ensured I have an accurate launch platform.
I pick a bullet intended to meet the specific impact need.
I pick a middle-of-the-pack charge weight of an in-the-middle-burn-rate powder.
I use new sized cases and normally, CCI primers.
I make ten test ten (I don't have far to go to my range -- about ten strides).
I put the ten on target, 'chasing' the first hole while function-testing.
I have enough experience to recognize from those first ten what to do next.

If function is correct and accuracy is NOT awful I explore varied OAL or charge weight or crimp.
I may test a different powder based on chronograph results, and again may vary OAL or charge weight or crimp.

If in those first ten shots I observe poor accuracy I choose a different bullet that can still meet my impact performance goal.
Then I start over......

April 10, 2011, 02:20 AM	#42
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	more blather for those in no hurry When I start serious load development I've first ensured I have an accurate launch platform. I pick a bullet intended to meet the specific impact need. I pick a middle-of-the-pack charge weight of an in-the-middle-burn-rate powder. I use new sized cases and normally, CCI primers. I make ten test ten (I don't have far to go to my range -- about ten strides). I put the ten on target, 'chasing' the first hole while function-testing. I have enough experience to recognize from those first ten what to do next. If function is correct and accuracy is NOT* awful* I explore varied OAL or charge weight or crimp. I may test a different powder based on chronograph results, and again may vary OAL or charge weight or crimp. If in those first ten shots I observe poor accuracy I choose a different bullet that can still meet my impact performance goal. Then I start over...... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"