First Groupings with handloads!!!

[Grim Golfer]

Here are my Groupings testing different powder charges. First shots with my handloads!!! This is out of my .308 at 100 yards.

Then the next weekend I adjusted seating depth with the charge that gave me the best grouping.

I am pretty sure I pulled the flier on this one.

I am having a lot of fun with handloading. I want to give a shout out to Thor447 for his help in getting me the information on what I would need to get started and allowing me to learn from him before I even started loading.

 

[thor447]

I'm taking full credit!

 

[okierider]

I'm taking full credit!

For what, his newly learned ability or the shooting ? Remember some of have seen you shoot scattershot!!

J/K, nice work on both you.

 

[thor447]

I'm going to the range this next weekend with @Grim Golfer with a chronograph to get some data on some of his 308 loads.

 

[swampratt]

Ya left us hanging Grim Golfer.
What is the load you are playing with ?
What cases? What primer? What is the load you liked best??
I assume 4064 powder and the 175gr. SMK bullets

 

[dennishoddy]

Welcome to reloading! Now you know why it becomes an addiction to chase that perfect load.

 

[Dumpstick]

That's a dam good start !

Soon enough you'll be wondering how you got that roomful of materials and equipment.

 

[okierider]

That's a dam good start !

Soon enough you'll be wondering how you got that roomful of materials and equipment.

Shhhhh, Thor has him nibbling but has not completely set the hook yet.

 

[Grim Golfer]

Ya left us hanging Grim Golfer.
What is the load you are playing with ?
What cases? What primer? What is the load you liked best??
I assume 4064 powder and the 175gr. SMK bullets

I am using Federal cases from the Gold Medal Match that I previously shot. CCI 200 primers, 43.5gr of IMR 4064, and 175gr SMK bullets. My riffle seems to like .02 inches of the lands.

 

[Dumpstick]

....My riffle seems to like .02 inches of the lands.

At least, with THAT bullet.

hehehe.... reloading.... it's so easy....