nra-for-life
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hi everyone.
id like to get some thoughts on where to start. im new to reloading and i will be loading up 22-250 for my first caliber for a specific bolt action rifle. my purpose for reloading is to try to shrink my group sizes and ultimatly create some specific loads for certain hunting and target applications that are as accurate as i can possible get them.
there are so many variables to play with in reloading that im a little overwhelmed so id like to hear from you experts and see what you would do...
i have currently 2 powders... reloader 15 and varget.
i have 100 bullets to play with in 5 variations (500 total)... nosler 35 gr balistic tip LF, nosler 40 grain varmint balistic tip, sierra 50 grain blitzkings, sierra 53 grain HP mathkings, and hornady 52 grain ballistic tip a-max.
i have 148 casings. they were all fired from the same rifle, are the same make, they are all fireformed, prepped and ready to load.
so i am curious as to how i should start in regards to variables. would it be better to experiment more with bullet seating depth, powder loads, or something else.
lets say for example if i load 20 rounds with the amax, would i be better off to try to keep the bullet seating depth the same on all and then just do different powders and powder charges or would i be better to keep the powder consistant end experiment more with bullet seating depth. id like to load all 148 casings up and shoot this weekend. hopefully this is the beginning of a new era for me and shooting thanks everyone.
id like to get some thoughts on where to start. im new to reloading and i will be loading up 22-250 for my first caliber for a specific bolt action rifle. my purpose for reloading is to try to shrink my group sizes and ultimatly create some specific loads for certain hunting and target applications that are as accurate as i can possible get them.
there are so many variables to play with in reloading that im a little overwhelmed so id like to hear from you experts and see what you would do...
i have currently 2 powders... reloader 15 and varget.
i have 100 bullets to play with in 5 variations (500 total)... nosler 35 gr balistic tip LF, nosler 40 grain varmint balistic tip, sierra 50 grain blitzkings, sierra 53 grain HP mathkings, and hornady 52 grain ballistic tip a-max.
i have 148 casings. they were all fired from the same rifle, are the same make, they are all fireformed, prepped and ready to load.
so i am curious as to how i should start in regards to variables. would it be better to experiment more with bullet seating depth, powder loads, or something else.
lets say for example if i load 20 rounds with the amax, would i be better off to try to keep the bullet seating depth the same on all and then just do different powders and powder charges or would i be better to keep the powder consistant end experiment more with bullet seating depth. id like to load all 148 casings up and shoot this weekend. hopefully this is the beginning of a new era for me and shooting thanks everyone.