Thread: Biggest influences on getting low velocity SD

Use a decent powder like 2217 or 2225. Use good quality Brass, Norma is very soft Peterson is better and Laupua best of all,
Be methodical with your reloading. Be consistent with what you do.
I used to be like @Danny but found its not necessary for the accuracy I am looking for. I have one particular steel target I use and if I can get repeatable hits on it its good enough for me.
I rarely shoot at paper targets for groups now. Only if I have had to change components, nor am I looking for Max Speed.

Originally Posted by mikee

Use a decent powder like 2217 or 2225. Use good quality Brass, Norma is very soft Peterson is better and Laupua best of all,
Be methodical with your reloading. Be consistent with what you do. Couldn't agree more

I used to be like @Danny but found its not necessary for the accuracy I am looking for. I have one particular steel target I use and if I can get repeatable hits on it its good enough for me.
I rarely shoot at paper targets for groups now. Only if I have had to change components, nor am I looking for Max Speed.

Speed is definitely a second to accuracy, I might point out once a load is sorted I don't waste bullets on paper either, I am not a competition shooter I hunt for meat, sometimes that meat is far far away