OCW: 300WM, 168gr VLD, H4831SC

[coues7]

Please provide input. I'm thinking 75.6-75.9 to pursue (likely just go to 75.8). I never saw pressure signs.

Conditions:
24 degrees F
75.0% Humidity
24.68 inHg
No WIND


Rifle:
GAP built 300WM
25" 1:10 Bartlein Barrel

Powder/Bullet:
Berger 168gr VLD-H
H4831SC
75.0gr
75.3gr
75.6gr
75.9gr
76.2gr
76.5gr
76.8gr
77.1gr

All measurements taken from base of case to ogive using Hornady Lock-n-load. 2.773" to Ogive, 0.05" Jump using Redding Type-S Bushing dies with 0.331 Bushing.

All shots were taken off of Caldwell BR front rest, and leather bunny ears in rear. All shots taken at 200 yards

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

No seating depth test? Thats vital to say the least. I say if it were me, lose the 168g bullets and pick at least the 190VLD at least. Awitch to H1000, then shoot the seating depth test at a minimum distance of 200 yards no closer, and report back.

Optimizing Precision And Accuracy From VLD Bullets

 

[coues7]

The test was shot at 200 yards. I already shot a seating depth test with 75.0 grains. Based on that I'm going with 0.05" off lands. I'm focusing on these bullets.....end of story.