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    Quote Originally Posted by Moa Hunter View Post
    I would sight it in 1 1/2" high at 100 with the factory ammo, then its ready for hunting.
    Then play around with reloads but dont change the scope until the reloads are perfected. If the reload groups are off to the side or up or down from the 'factory load zero' during load development it doesnt matter at all, they can still be measured and compared. All that does matter is that you find a load you are happy with and that might take time.
    In the mean time, your rifle is zeroed and you can grab it at short notice for a hunt with no worries of getting the load work done.
    That ^^^^^^
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