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<blockquote data-quote="Jcann" data-source="post: 3037920" data-attributes="member: 33119"><p>[ATTACH=full]107381[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]107380[/ATTACH] Generally when you conduct a OCW your loads will be separated by 0.2/0.3 grains of powder. Having loaded 3 to 5 rounds for each charge weight determine which load produces the best accuracy. Once you have settled on a specific charge weight you will "fine tune" with bullet seating depth.</p><p></p><p>The bottom pic is the OCW test and the top pic is after adjusting bullet seating depth. I was loading Berger 7mm 168 grain hunting VLD bullets. I settled on 62.9 grains of powder but the node was still viable at 63.2 grains. Now I can certainly push a 168gr a lot harder and probably find another accuracy node but I didn't see a need to. This load will kill any deer/antelope I choose to shoot at.</p><p></p><p>Note, each group was right at 1/2 MOA or smaller @ 100 yards. Groups were fired off a bipod/rear bag and it always helps to have a custom built rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jcann, post: 3037920, member: 33119"] [ATTACH=full]107381[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]107380[/ATTACH] Generally when you conduct a OCW your loads will be separated by 0.2/0.3 grains of powder. Having loaded 3 to 5 rounds for each charge weight determine which load produces the best accuracy. Once you have settled on a specific charge weight you will "fine tune" with bullet seating depth. The bottom pic is the OCW test and the top pic is after adjusting bullet seating depth. I was loading Berger 7mm 168 grain hunting VLD bullets. I settled on 62.9 grains of powder but the node was still viable at 63.2 grains. Now I can certainly push a 168gr a lot harder and probably find another accuracy node but I didn't see a need to. This load will kill any deer/antelope I choose to shoot at. Note, each group was right at 1/2 MOA or smaller @ 100 yards. Groups were fired off a bipod/rear bag and it always helps to have a custom built rifle. [/QUOTE]
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