load developement

  1. A

    Once optimal seating depth is found.....

    I found a great powder charge then seating depth combination for my MPA 6.5 Creedmoor. The problem is that I am getting ejector marks on the brass, which I am in the process of troubleshooting. My question is, what happens to the accuracy once I start backing off the powder load? I know that...
  2. K

    6GT load development

    Developing a load for my new 6GT build. Proof 1:7.5 comp contour barrel, terminus Zeus action, MDT ACC, triggertech Diamond, TBAC Zeus. Have 30 rounds down it so far, posted the second two groups of 10. Berger 108 elite hunters and hornady brads. First group is 32.4gn varget and 40 thou off the...
  3. Max_The_Phoenix

    Accuracy expectations from 6.5 creedmoor chassis

    Hi Everyone I have been working a load for my 6.5 creedmoor chassis for a while now lol. Components Lapua 6x fired and annealed Trimmed with Giraud Shoulder bump .0015-.002 Berger 144 LRHT CCI 450 & Fed 205m H4350 Rifle Defiance Ruckus Tactical Bartlein 28” M24 Ec Tuner @0 Mdt ACC Elite...
  4. Max_The_Phoenix

    load development seating depth question

    Hi Guys I am running to an issue that is very frustrating. Rifle specs: Defiance Ruckus Tactical Barrel: 24” proof CF sendero light. 1:7.5 Chambered in 6.5 CM Brass: peterson LR primer: CCI 250 bullet: Hornady 147gr ELD-M I followed Erik's method to find the jam, My JAM CBTO 2.188. I seat the...
  5. Max_The_Phoenix

    How long do you wait between shots

    Hi Everyone How long do you wait between each shot on a 5 shots string for grouping and measuring es/sd? The goal is to have a group size under 0.5” and the load is not gonna be for hunting, just target. I have been reading on forums that you have to wait 3 minutes between each shot😵‍💫...
  6. Starrett67

    RPR rebarrel will not group!

    Hello I just replaced my stock RPR barrel with a Criterion 26” 8 twist! I can’t get it to group for anything! I am using the same load that i used for the previous barrel. 41.6g H4350, Lapua brass, BR2 primers with 140g Eldm. The brass has been annealed! Am I going to have to do a new load...
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    Seating Depth Target
  8. Gettingbetter

    The Correct Balance

    Constantly learning and trying new things, I find myself wondering if the groups and velocities that I am shooting are as good as they are going to get or do I still search for the perfect load. Ive just purchased my newest precision rifle in 6.5 creedmoor and am getting less than half inch...