Load development what do I do next?

[Lonewolf74]

Look up Dan Newberry's "Optimal Charge Weight" (OCW) method ... it will resolve all your questions and give you PHENOMENAL results!

I have used this method as well and know it works well I'm just trying to see if I can derive at the same answer with a few less shots...though it seems I might end up chasing my tail some.

Basically what I had in mind is to find a node using the 10 shot deal then dissect it further with 3 shot groups. For example let's say it does appear to be a node at 77 grains. I would then load up 3 rounds at 76.7, 3 at 77 and 3 at 77.3 and see what gave me the best group and ES

 

[RockyMtnMT]

One of the pro chronos I believe it's called. The white one with the diffusers you shoot through. I know there not the most accurate out there so my actual velocity may be slightly different but I believe it's giving me consistent data and I never get a mis read or a way out in left field reading from it.

I would put more credence in the target then. I would still use the chrono to load develop.

Steve

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I do think you are on the right track.

Steve

 

[Lonewolf74]

Thanks for all the input guy's. I know I can find super accurate loads with respectable es and sd I just may not be at a level that I can do it in 20 shots or so.
I love shooting for fun and practice to learn my rifle but I get frustrated spending so much time on load development. Guess I gotta step back and know I've mastered the basics before I try taking the short routs.

 

[codyadams]

Learn to enjoy the load development!!!

There is nothing more satisfying then seeing tight little groups after all your hard work, but getting to that point is a challenge, and it makes you think. The challenge is one of my favorite parts of a new rifle .