Thread: Testing a conventional approach to load development

Originally Posted by Tentman

Sometimes you just have to use what is at hand. Some time ago I bought 300 rounds of Belmont 62 gn 223. Ive tried it in several rifles and none would shoot it well.

Today I was reviewing these last few "accuracy" threads and realized (Im probably a slow learner, beg your pardon in this is nothing new) maybe I could improve it.

Using the analysis tools to look at larger sample sizes I thought - maybe I can make this ammo usable. So I shot 3 groups of 5 shots on top of each other.

Then using BallisticX (but any of them will do the job) I analyzed the very average "group" and used its recommended offset to adjust the scope.

The result should be a very precise zero. This precise zero "improves" the ability of the combo to place shots on targets (fir this ammo, Wallabies and goats) at reasonable distances.

So the ammo is not wasted afterall.

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Cheers

PS - bloody good shooting Gimp, well done!

I'm a slow learner as well...but now I see it...good post, great conversation.