Thread: Bullet weight sorting

Was up the range doing load work for my new .338 Lapua over the weekend.

My aim was to run in the barrel with a cheaper load using a mid charge under a Lapua 250gr Lock Base then to carry out some initial load testing using AR2225 and Hornady 285gr ELD-M The Hornady sure didn't break any records for accuracy. Only 3 shot groups and very early days.

When I got home I decided to weigh the bullets I had left (and some others) as you can see the Hornady which were the most expensive bullets weighed were the worst for consistency. So when your bullets are as inconsistent as this the best powder scales wont help you. By culling a few bullets your chance of smaller groups especially at a mile will improve. That very light Berger would screw you up at long range So will I weigh my bullets from now on well unfortunately yes.