gixer1 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Just out of interest, what makes self loading more accurate than buying factory ammo? I recently bought a 243 win and the model guarantee's a 1 1/2" 3 shot group at 100 yards, when zeroing i thought i'd try 200 yards and the groups were still around that! Thanks in advance. Garry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Self loaded ammo is only 'more accurate' if you prepare it correctly. One of the good things is that you can seat the bullet head in the case to suit your rifle. Factory ammo is produced to suit all makes of rifle for that caliber. Homeloads can be made so that the bullet head is a few thousandth's of an inch before your barrels rifling. This stops the 'jump' that the bullet has with factory loads, and inproves accuracy. Also, you can experiment with different bullet heads/powder charges until you find one that suits your rifle. I reload 22-250 and 243 and find them to be great. Also there is the reduced cost in reloading. My rounds are costing me approx 54 each for both calibers. Finally, its fun and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 you can normally work more accurately than the factory does, making sure powder charge is spot on, cases all have the same processes done to them etc..... Mostly however you can tune the round to suit your gun. As accuracy is largely based upon the harmonics of the barrel, if you have a round that does not harmonise correctly it will be all over the place. By changing charge weight, projectile, primer etc... you can change the rounds effect on the barrel harmonics. Harmonics are on of the reasons why silencers change your POI. Having a short jump to the lands doesnt necessarily give you greater accuracy. Having it too close can cause over pressuring/ a spike of pressure, which is why factories dont do it, as every rifle will be different. My old mans 6.5 will be more accurate than most rifles out there, yet the bullet is seated a few miles off the lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 its cheaper, its enjoyable, and very satisfying when you get that right load which with lots of experimentation will out shoot factory ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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