Thread: Testing a conventional approach to load development

I get a hint of confirmation bias in the initial abstract.

[QUOTE]. Go back to the range, shoot again, start trying to "fine tune" when the confirmation loads do not meet the same level of performance as the initial test
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I would ask what happens when the confirmation loads do meet the initial test? I get the feeling the author is perhaps holding the idea that the initial test is the best group in the ladder. When speaking as a hunter reloader, the initial test is a group that meets the standard required. Which is I think something you will agree on.

So my process is to load up a ladder from somewhere above book minimum- because I know my rifle and load- and shoot till I approach book max. If all groups in the ladder are under my required standard of 1.25 -1.5 moa approx then I will simply choose the one that gives me the velocity im after with the least powder and im done.

If none or many are not achieving the standard I want then I will try a different projectile. If that does not work then I will replace the gun.