How long does the process of finding a load take you?

[Vern400]

I might take 10 recipes to the bench. Or More.

How many shots do we shoot AFTER we fail?
Like a bad group is gonna improve?
Dont bang the ones you aren't gonna marry.
Pull bullets, dude.

Sample size only matters for the absolute best.
It's easy to tell if a group stinks

I use ONE match bullet, and ONE hunting bullet.
And I try to let the rifle pick the bullet. If your rifle hates secant ogives, dude. Get a hybrid.

Your "half moa" barrel life is pretty short.

 

[mtnbound]

When you guys are developing a new load for a new rifle or set up. How many rounds does it take you roughly to find the optimal load? And what is everyone’s go to process? Ladder, ocw? Etc…. I ask because I completely shot out my 7prc factory barrel while I learned the ins and outs of reloading and load development. Enjoyed every second of the process, but towards the end of my barrels life I realized I was chasing 1/2 inch 100yard groups from a barrel that would never be capable of it.

Typically, 23 -29 rounds get me what I want with a powder,

 

[Bluumoon]

Painless method ...
Pick bullet
Load 10 at 0.5 gr under max with chosen powder
Load to book COAL or 20 tho off
shoot 10
<1.5" for 10 rounds, load another 10, if still under 1.5" call it good, zero on that group
shoot at 200, 300, 450, 700 (10' target, if I miss check on water line target)

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If 10 shots not under 1.5", change powder or primer

Powder or primer change doesn't work- change bullet

If a second bullet that is known to shoot well sucks - ditch the barrel (if you have good scope and proper setup)