ok so here are my results with super performance. keep in mind this is my first batch of reloads ever, i used coal not ogive, and i probably mucked something else up that i dont even know.
all are 3x shots as i was expecting worse results and was kind of hoping to just find a node and then reload 5x groups in those areas.
first and last group is hornady factory 147eldm loads, last group is a 5x group
everything else is my loads all 147 eldm
factory/ 2679, 2662, 2692 / av 2678, es 29.61, sd 15.03 / group .758"
41.5 / 2535, 2532, 2523 / av 2534, es 22.83, sd 11.57 / group .412"
41.8 / 2546, 2532, 2523 / av 2534, es 22.83, sd 11.57 / group .771"
42.1 / 2545, 2565, 2550 / av 2553, es 20.54, sd 10.39 / group .315"
42.4 / 2538, 2543, 2538 / av 2540, es 5.33, sd 02.82 / group .634"
42.7 / 2629, 2579, 2588 / av 2598, es 49.87, sd 26.64 / group 1.20"
43 / 2604, 2598, 2604 / av 2602, es 6.71, sd 3.46 / group .493"
43.3 / 2640, 2633, 2628 / av 2634, es 12.04, sd 6.00 / group .376"
43.6 / error, error, 2660 / chrono didnt read first 2 shots / group .817"
44 / 2689, 2665, F2F bad primer / av 2677, es 24.87, sd 16.9 / group .702
factory/ 2669, 2666, 2683, 2659, 2648/ av 2665, es 35.22, sd 12.88 / group .802
looking at the results im thinking reload 5x in the second green area. ive seen recommendations of .1 grain increments. possibly between 43 and 43.5, thoughts?
also as far as speed there were no signs of pressure, im thinking i should keep pushing and try to find another node or 2.
also is there any benefit to staying at a slower node besides barrel life, and maybe less adjustments for ballistics. once you have your dope chart you should be set no matter the speed right? less wind calls?
over all im happy with the results, should i be?