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ren

AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« on: September 23, 2016, 10:16:41 AM »
interesting...
https://www.facebook.com/USAMU1956/posts/10154722150499734:0

I throw all my charges even 600 yard loads.
Bu tthen again...I'm not a highmaster shooter
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Heavies

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2016, 12:58:21 PM »
Interesting. You throw RL15?  how much variation know you encounter? What kind of throw.  I have a Harrels that I throw 8208XBR and it's pretty good. Maybe .1 to .2 +/- with that powder.  With ball powders it's spot on for most throws, unless I do something crazy with the wrist action.
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ren

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2016, 01:14:04 PM »
I use the Dillon PM on my 550.
I used to use the Lee PPM and it worked the best for stick powders.
I don't bother now....too much work.
I don't recall the variations. Perhaps .2-.5 gr. variance?
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Heavies

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2016, 01:44:54 PM »
Awesome. The benefits of optimum charge weight
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808Hunta

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2016, 10:10:41 PM »
We weigh every powder charge by hand as well. The large wildcats that take well above 100 grs of powder are a bit tedious though lol.
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Heavies

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2016, 07:49:53 PM »
When it comes to bolt gun ammo, I weigh every charge to the exact grain. For bulk ammo for autos I have been throwing the charge with ball powder or short grained 8208XBR.  Too many rounds need to be loaded to weigh every one. Lol, If I were still single with no kid and less work I would still be weighing every charge though.  My OCD would kick in!
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808Hunta

Re: AMU tip for reloading and reducing variations
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2016, 07:15:44 PM »
Aloha Heavies,

That's how l read it to mean particularly 600 yard + competition shooters. Plinking ammo etc sure not a problem to throw even to some extent accurate loads depending on powder n measure used to throw your charges.  But, like you said anytime it comes to utmost precision n accuracy for us the loads are always hand weighed irregardless if its bolt, auto etc. Especially loads for long range work.

Aloha and Happy Shooting!
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