Trying to make reloading easier.

[Durable Gun]

I decided to try too methods of reloading last night for 2 diff rifles- my seeking ph2 7prc which I have previously had a load dialed in for- I did n570 w 195 bergers CCI 250s and hornady brass in a 10 shot string from .03 a over max and .03 increments below that x2 (2 strings of same load). Second rifle seeking ph3 in 6.5prc which I have not yet dev a load for but has about 90 rounds through her. I have developed 2 loads- 1 w h1000 and 1 w n568 both according to water volume capacity (can't remember the abbreviation off the top of my head). The system I'm attempting for these loads are 3 loads of each increment, 10 loads and ending at max according to my water volume max. So 30 rounds per load dev per powder test. Same bullet 143 eldx. Hope this is a better way. Its not 80+ bullets for one load dev. The only concern I have is hitting max pressure on the 1st shot fired. Thanks again for all your help fellas.

I would appreciate any insights on my method of dev for tomorrow.

 

[Frozenlead]

I would appreciate any insights on my method of dev for tomorrow.

I’m I understanding correctly that you are testing in .03 grain increments?

 

[Durable Gun]

As someone just wrapping my head around the concepts before diving into reloading, this was a helpful read. Really appreciating the wealth of knowledge on this forum!

Glad to hear it! I was concerned I was driving these guys nuts with my questions. I feel like in in the valley of despair when i cant fully grasp what these guys are trying to explain. Part of the journey.

 

[Durable Gun]

I’m I understanding correctly that you are testing in .03 grain increments?

Yes for the PH3 in 6.5prc that I have not dev'd a load for.

 

[Frozenlead]

Just my opinion, but I think you are leaving a bunch on the table by testing in such small increments. With your 6.5prc as an example you’re really only testing a 1000psi and 15fps window.

 

[Durable Gun]

Just my opinion, but I think you are leaving a bunch on the table by testing in such small increments. With your 6.5prc as an example you’re really only testing a 1000psi and 15fps window.

Well shoot!

 

[TaperPin]

Your enjoyment of experimenting reminds me of one of my good friends - he gets a lot of enjoyment over the minutia. I wish it was that fun for me, but the accuracy goal that can be lived with is figured out up front and when that point is hit I’m done and just focus on shooting.

Don’t overlook getting a wide variety of different brands/types of bullets, even different weights of the same brand. I’ve been most surprised rifles sometimes shoot certain weights much better than others.

Sounds like you’re going to enjoy some fun experimenting.

 

[wapitibob]

OK now I'm confused again lmao

If you want simple, load the 7prc with 70gr N570 and the 195's and shoot it. Mine shot 1" with a 7 grain spread

If 1-1/2" at 100 isn't good enough there are plenty of methods, these vids are worth a look to see how he does it.

 

[TaperPin]

Some folks who enjoy experimenting will pre-measure additional powder charges to take to the range in small sample bottles along with a press just to seat bullets, so it’s quick to charge pre-primed cases to double check loads that looks promising. Back home any powder charges not used get emptied back into the can of powder.

 

[Durable Gun]

Your enjoyment of experimenting reminds me of one of my good friends - he gets a lot of enjoyment over the minutia. I wish it was that fun for me, but the accuracy goal that can be lived with is figured out up front and when that point is hit I’m done and just focus on shooting.

Don’t overlook getting a wide variety of different brands/types of bullets, even different weights of the same brand. I’ve been most surprised rifles sometimes shoot certain weights much better than others.

Sounds like you’re going to enjoy some fun experimenting.

Think you nailed my method on the head. I like your post very much as it puts a little sanity back in my method. I love the line " I started reloading so I could shoot more. Now I shoot so I can reload" - I'm glad that I whole fully enjoy the best of both worlds. Seeking the very best is my goal. I just feel like I'm handicapped with the lack of shortcuts at this point of my process. Thanks kindly for the uplifting comment.

 

[Durable Gun]

If you want simple, load the 7prc with 70gr N570 and the 195's and shoot it. Mine shot 1" with a 7 grain spread as you can see in my earlier post.

If 1-1/2" at 100 isn't good enough there are plenty of methods, these vids are worth a look to see how he does it.

I've been studying the hell out of this series. I have a hard time w GRT. Almost dislike it as its a whole new avenue I gotta learn. I'll get there eventually. I really respect Lil crow gun works guy. A Rain Man of reloading. Thank you

 

[Durable Gun]

For example, I should be happy with this... and I am. But... I want more.

 

[wapitibob]

I've been studying the hell out of this series. I have a hard time w GRT. Almost dislike it as its a whole new avenue I gotta learn. I'll get there eventually. I really respect Lil crow gun works guy. A Rain Man of reloading. Thank you

I don't use GRT nor a chrono.

 

[Durable Gun]

For example, I should be happy with this... and I am. But... I want more.

6.5cm proof research elevation 2.0 24" barrel and Seeking Ph2 7prc 26" barrel

 

[wapitibob]

For example, I should be happy with this... and I am. But... I want more.

It's gonna cost a lot of money to get much better. And as these guys have said, you need to shoot more than 3 shots or you need to overlay the targets to see the true accuracy.

 

[Frozenlead]

. Yeah, I’d probably be happy with those groups. I enjoy Little Crow he puts out some good videos, Primal rights is another good channel to check out if you really want to chase the dragon. He’s a different fella, but reloading OCD to the max.

 

[Durable Gun]

I don't use GRT nor a chrono.

So without GRT how did u get your upper charge of 70g for the 7prc?

It's gonna cost a lot of money to get much better.

Easy come easy go

 

[Durable Gun]

It's gonna cost a lot of money to get much better. And as these guys have said, you need to shoot more than 3 shots or you need to overlay the targets to see the true accuracy.

Overlay the targets?

 

[wapitibob]

So without GRT how did u get your upper charge of 70g for the 7prc?

Easy come easy go

I know from the 'net that N570 and 195's is going to pressure out low to mid 70's. Knowing that, I shot that pressure spread from 66 to 72 grains and had ejector mark at 72. I then looked at the impacts and see 68 to 70 had little vertical. I'm going to shoot each side of 69, but you listed charges that were higher, so in your case, I would probably go to 70 but you need to shoot the pressure ladder to be sure. There's a thread on here and elsewhere about N570 and 195's in the 7PRC. You can get a feel for the charge weights people are using and where they see pressure.

 

[Durable Gun]

You can easily get loads that shoot well at 100 yards that are garbage farther out. (High extreme spread and SD). Don't spend your time on those.
I've gone from ES over 100 back down to 12 or 15 with a powder change.

In my opinion, when you get something that works pretty good statistically and on paper, THEN you can make some minor tweaks and baby steps to improve it.

Baby steps on full spectrum powder charges from the get-go is just going slow. It gets to do the same point, slower .

This is exactly where I'm at and want to improve.