Dilemma: Norma Golden Target Bullets

rduckwor

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","src":"http:\/\/sigforum.com\/groupee_common\/ver1.3.7.2147483647\/platform_images\/blank.gif"}[/IMG2]posted May 04, 2017 05:28 PM

I have searched long and hard for these as they are loaded in the excellent Prime 6.5 CM ammunition and shot very well from my rifle.


Last week, I scored, both Graf's and MidSouth had these. I ordered from MidSouth and they came in today.

Visually, they are beautiful. Uniform meplats and just overall pretty to look at.

On the scale, all is not so well.

I weighed a sample of ten: High 130.28 Gr, low 129.76 Gr. Average, 129.92 ES: 0.52 GR and SD (yeah I know - small sample size) 0.175 Gr.

Now, I'm not a benchrester and I admit to OCD as all good reloaders should.

How much of an issue is this variation in weight going to be?

Thanks for all advice.

RMD

P.S. I hate sorting bullets by weight. Is that the solution?
 
Lol, I've shot these bullets for 7 yrs, a half gr difference in weight can't make much spread on paper, a 140 hybrid will not have the tolerances you posted.
 
Keep on rocking. I stopped worrying about brass sorting and bullet weighing and my reloading sessions have become much more enjoyable. I am still the same mediocre shot I was when I did all those things.
 
Keep on rocking. I stopped worrying about brass sorting and bullet weighing and my reloading sessions have become much more enjoyable. I am still the same mediocre shot I was when I did all those things.

Well, if you promise I can maintain my current level of incompetence, and I will hold you to that promise, I will shut up and shoot!

Thanks,

RMD