Scratching head on ES and SD with good load

[huntsd]

My max for hunting this year is probably 600. I would however have to have a load that is stable and good out to 1,000. I have some friends that shoot regularly at that range and I would like to join the club so to speak. I was use to shooting recurve bows at 90 meters so I think surely I can shoot a rifle at 1,000 LOL

I hear ya like with a bow practicing when you practice way past what you’ll actually shoot. Please keep us posted on steps taken and results!

 

[WVELK]

I hear ya like with a bow practicing when you practice way past what you’ll actually shoot. Please keep us posted on steps taken and results!

Yes, always great advice with bows to practice much further than you will ever shoot at game. In my case, I grew up with FITA and olympic archery. After at least 1,642,500 shots with a bow, the old joints have to be preserved for future bowhunting. Thus, my renewed interest in reloading since 2023.

 

[Harvey_NW]

Not all primers are created equal. If you're weighing powder charges as consistent as possible, it sounds like that load may have inconsistent ignition for whatever reason and it may be worth trying a different primer.

 

[Ramem7mm]

just curious about the brass as well and load prep? Also it might be worth backing down the charge to go a little slower(reduce powder charge) and maybe find a different node that the gun likes with the es/sd. then maybe tune the length if the groups aren't that great.

 

[WVELK]

Giving an update. I had the scale throw to within 2/10 of the charge needed and then dropped grains in by hand. Problem solved. So powder charge weight variance was the issue.

 

[Ramem7mm]

Thats good. Just curious if that is the only 5 shot string you did or have you done several? What scale/ powder measuring device are you using?