Dispersion MOA on antinodes

poi78

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Aug 30, 2023
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I have noticed that when I am developing loads using the OCW methodology, that my accuracy nodes line up well with many of the GRTs OBT predictions and the resulting dispersion is generally just under 1/2 MOA (limited by my shooting ability). However, on the antinodes, I see up to (sometimes) 3 MOA of dispersion. I was curious; what are you guys seeing as a maximum amount of dispersion on your accuracy antinodes using your bolt action rifles?
 
What caliber, cartridge, and barrel profile?

Longer thinner barrels are harder for me to fine tune a load, but I know my Load-Fu is weak.
 
What caliber, cartridge, and barrel profile?

Longer thinner barrels are harder for me to fine tune a load, but I know my Load-Fu is weak.
Heavy barrel profile in .338 Lapua. The barrel length is 24”. I’m using Norma brass with H4350 pushing 185 grain CXs at the spec COAL. When I come out of a node, the dispersion really opens up. Not sure exactly why this is occurring. I’m shooting off a front bipod with a rear bag.
 
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