New reloader, will you share your opinion

[Shane071489]

New member and new reloader. This is my second set of grouping to try and dial my reloads in. I’m reloading to near max magazine length. Gun is a Bergara ridge 6.5 creedmoor. Cases are Hornady cases, CCI br2 primers, 143 eldx bullets. Some groups are 5 shots some are 3 and out of order. I tried to load my most accurate loads previously and go a few grains up and down. The more accurate loads should have measurements written by them. My next step is to reload the most accurate groups and try 0.005 deeper seating depths until I hit my minimum length or pressure signs. My lands is approximately 2.273” ( added to my comparator measurements from ogive) I’m loading at 2.207. The 4th target is my 41.8 at a seating depth of 2.197 (0.010” deeper). Can you guys steer me into my next direction. Would you adjust seating depth, primers, or what? These groups were shot off front and rear bags. I shot another group of 41.8 at the bottom as well. Load grains are written above picture. The speeds show are at my original (.020” off lands) loads that would not fit in magazine with a Magnetospeed. Thanks in advance, look forward to seeing what you guys think.

 

[Shane071489]

This is also another 41.5 same measurements that I shot in the rain. I’m a decent shooter but still need lots of practice.

 

[stello1001]

42.4 to 43 might be a node. Load more of 42.8 and do a few 5 shot groups.

41.7 to 41.9 seems to be another node. Load more of 42.8 and do a few 5 shot groups.

Be sure to be use a good rest to where you are extremely stable. Also beware of what and how you're shooting so we try to eliminate your fliers. Pick the best charge weight out of those two and play around with seating depth.

 

[ColdSteel260]

Me? Load 42.2 and set seat depth to mag length or .20 off the lands and don't mess with it until it starts to shoot poorly.
42.2 with 140 ELD-M are my 6.5 load

Assuming you're using a magnetospeed, this device will change your grouping as it modifies barrel harmonics when firing.

 

[Shane071489]

Me? Load 42.2 and set seat depth to mag length or .20 off the lands and don't mess with it until it starts to shoot poorly.
42.2 with 140 ELD-M are my 6.5 load

Assuming you're using a magnetospeed, this device will change your grouping as it modifies barrel harmonics when firing.

Yes, I’ve literally repeated the entire test because I wasn’t thinking and shot with it attached. Photo I’m sending had a magnetospeed speed attached.

 

[ColdSteel260]

You see what groups well. Take into consideration cool barrel vs hot, shooting conditions and your environment and load up another 40 to do some practice and hard dope gathering. At that point you'll be able to have the ammo and dope to score whatever game you're looking for.