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Dialing in a load for my new gun
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<blockquote data-quote="infoman jr." data-source="post: 4763269" data-attributes="member: 2046"><p>It looks like you have a load that is plenty accurate. I wouldn't worry about seating depth at this point. I would use the ogive measurement to make sure you are able to replicate that exact load in the future.</p><p></p><p>Many times your limiting factor will be the length of cartridge your magazine will hold. I will start my development at that max number and find my best accuracy using varying powder charges. I will then begin increasing my bullet seating depth. I use QuickLoad software to determine when I am going to start compressing the powder. I like to stay at or below 103% case capacity.</p><p></p><p>It can be useful to know how long the cartridge can be before it touches the lands. Hornady also makes a comparator gauge for this measurement. I use a split case to measure mine. There is plenty to read up on that, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="infoman jr., post: 4763269, member: 2046"] It looks like you have a load that is plenty accurate. I wouldn't worry about seating depth at this point. I would use the ogive measurement to make sure you are able to replicate that exact load in the future. Many times your limiting factor will be the length of cartridge your magazine will hold. I will start my development at that max number and find my best accuracy using varying powder charges. I will then begin increasing my bullet seating depth. I use QuickLoad software to determine when I am going to start compressing the powder. I like to stay at or below 103% case capacity. It can be useful to know how long the cartridge can be before it touches the lands. Hornady also makes a comparator gauge for this measurement. I use a split case to measure mine. There is plenty to read up on that, too. [/QUOTE]
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