I left work today and went to the range to get some numbers on some loads. I had re-set my dies using the bushings on my LNL and was checking some numbers and accuracy of a couple of proven loads, plus two new ones. On one load the numbers did not match up. I believe it is a matter of needing more crimp, but I will have to re-check everything and do it again.
After shooting four loads through the chrono on target, I got ready to get serious and check the accuracy of two loads. Both using the same primer, powder charge and crimp, but two different bullets.
I shot these two groups back to back. One with a Berrys 125 Gr TrFP and the other with a Powerbond 125 Gr HP. Both plated bullets of course.
Six shots is a very small sample for getting velocity and ES/SD numbers, but it will give you a good idea.
Naturally one good group means nothing, but it sure in encouraging. I have shot this load at 100 yards and it shoots quite well.
6" Trooper Mk III - 7 yards, 6 shots through the chrono @ 78 Degrees & Sunny - Powder back.
After shooting four loads through the chrono on target, I got ready to get serious and check the accuracy of two loads. Both using the same primer, powder charge and crimp, but two different bullets.
I shot these two groups back to back. One with a Berrys 125 Gr TrFP and the other with a Powerbond 125 Gr HP. Both plated bullets of course.
Six shots is a very small sample for getting velocity and ES/SD numbers, but it will give you a good idea.
Naturally one good group means nothing, but it sure in encouraging. I have shot this load at 100 yards and it shoots quite well.
6" Trooper Mk III - 7 yards, 6 shots through the chrono @ 78 Degrees & Sunny - Powder back.