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I have to admit, although I am by no means an expert by any stretch of the truth or imagination, I tend to look at the manual recommended COL, set my bullet around 0.010 further out than that, check the bolt closes and develop a 'hunting' load around that.

 

I'm not chasing one-hole results but simply a load that is accurate to a sensible degree in my rifle in most conditions.

 

However, a bullet comparator is a handy addition to the reloading arsenal as it allows you to check the bullets you load against a set point on the bullet (the ogive). That's way better than rely on consistency from the tip, be it ballistic polymer type or soft lead.

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However, a bullet comparator is a handy addition to the reloading arsenal as it allows you to check the bullets you load against a set point on the bullet (the ogive). That's way better than rely on consistency from the tip, be it ballistic polymer type or soft lead.

Definitel, a different batch of bullets my vary slightly.

So using the comparator gives you a base mark to measure each time, which is more exact than anything else.

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I don't want to sound rude but your shooting a cz that was made in mass and tolerances are measured with fingernails.

 

Load, adjust powder till you have submitted inch and get out and enjoy.

 

Nothing wrong with CZ what so ever but you might be chasing something that's not possible and wasting your time

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I don't want to sound rude but your shooting a cz that was made in mass and tolerances are measured with fingernails.

 

Load, adjust powder till you have submitted inch and get out and enjoy.

 

Nothing wrong with CZ what so ever but you might be chasing something that's not possible and wasting your time

That's a good point, its not a match barrel and he's not shooting for scores.

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I recently started reloading and when I did I had a sort of mission statement as I did not want to end up buying loads and kit and spending more money. All I wanted was to be able to do 1/2 inch groups or under at 100m all day long, this was to be achieved with the minimal amount of equipment and time.

 

It just so happens that I get 1/4 inch groups with sierra 69gr TMK's. I shall not be fiddling anymore as I just don't see the point!

 

My view is make and economical round that meets your accuracy requirements then just go shooting!!

 

ATB

 

Ed

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