bjn7f0
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I'm reloading and trying to get the best accuracy for my hunting rifles. I've been trying different loads but I've also been adjusting the head space. So my question is which is more critical to accuracy, headspacing or load?
I have both a Speer and Nosler manual and they both offer different overall cartridge length dimensions while the cartrige itself is kept the same. But if I'm trying to get the bullet closer to the lands I can easily exceed the OACL for either manual. Is this safe?
It seems like there is quite a bit of bullet jump when using the OACL from the manuals.
Also, how do you guys sight in while trying multiple loads on the same rifle? My question refers more to the heat on the barrel. Do you shoot a continous 3-5 shots of one load and then wait till the barrel cools down before you move on to the next load and shoot 3-5 shots? Or let the barrel cool down after every shot?
If you find an accurate load out of a hot barrel, will the point of impact be just as good out of a cold barrel? The point of impact out of a cold barrel is more important to me but I've noticed the point of impact change as the barrel gets hot after the 3rd shot.
Sorry to get long winded but these are questions that have been bouncing around in my head.
I have both a Speer and Nosler manual and they both offer different overall cartridge length dimensions while the cartrige itself is kept the same. But if I'm trying to get the bullet closer to the lands I can easily exceed the OACL for either manual. Is this safe?
It seems like there is quite a bit of bullet jump when using the OACL from the manuals.
Also, how do you guys sight in while trying multiple loads on the same rifle? My question refers more to the heat on the barrel. Do you shoot a continous 3-5 shots of one load and then wait till the barrel cools down before you move on to the next load and shoot 3-5 shots? Or let the barrel cool down after every shot?
If you find an accurate load out of a hot barrel, will the point of impact be just as good out of a cold barrel? The point of impact out of a cold barrel is more important to me but I've noticed the point of impact change as the barrel gets hot after the 3rd shot.
Sorry to get long winded but these are questions that have been bouncing around in my head.