Any reason to do more load development?

[kujuak]

Just got a new AX 308. Tried loads in the range my AI/AT liked. 43.8gr Varget , small rifle mag primer CCI, Lapua Palma brass gave me following groups:


5 shots 100yds

5 shots at 300yds, the 3 touching were first three shots, when I looked at group I got excited and all as this was only my second time out with this rifle:

This was near max in my AI/AT which likes 43.9 gr same bullet etc. Is there any point to spend more time on load development. This is a sincere question, as I like shooting way more than reloading and would be quite happy to qui load development at this point. I stuck on Juggernaughts cause they seem really easy to get good results with.

Thanks!

 

[stello1001]

I'd be satisfied right there.

 

[Diver160651]

Your not really serious I take it. Nice shooting

 

[kujuak]

Actually I was being serious. I see all the stuff folks do here to get accurate loads ( determine optimum loaded length, bullet jump, standard deviation in velocities, etc.) and figured my just loading of 6 loads in a weight range I found optimal in a similar rifle and coming up with this load just wasn't up to speed.Thanks for the reassurance though!

 

[BIPMaster]

I think all I would do is load up some more rounds with the same recipe and verify repeatability before declaring a total success. I have a rifle that shot under .5" during load development and I just plan to verify before settling on the load. Not even going to try seating depth since I am about at the limits of my shooting ability.