Reloading Steps

[308cool]

Hi,
I'm going to start reloading my new 25-06 coming soon but was wondering what order do you change variables in to get the most accurate loads.
For example, the first thing (I believe) is to get the perfect amount of powder for the best accuracy, but once you find the best powder what other variables do you start playing with? Bullet seating depth then different primers etc?
Any help is appreciated,
Cheers

[bladeracer]

Hi,
I'm going to start reloading my new 25-06 coming soon but was wondering what order do you change variables in to get the most accurate loads.
For example, the first thing (I believe) is to get the perfect amount of powder for the best accuracy, but once you find the best powder what other variables do you start playing with? Bullet seating depth then different primers etc?
Any help is appreciated,
Cheers

I start by shooting something similar to a ladder test to find a powder range that has minimal effect on point of impact elevation. You should find a range of 2-3gn variation in the charge that has little or no effect on the elevation of the groups. That will minimise the effects of other variables on your load.
Then I work up loads within that range to find the most consistent grouping.
Then I make adjustments to seating depth.

[Gwion]

I start my development on the lands. Then work up a powder charge until I have a load that give me good groups (also look within the most consistent elevation range). Then tweak seating depth.

[bladeracer]

More in depth:

https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6568&p=99954#p99954

[308cool]

Cheers for the link and replies. Sorry that's probably why I couldn't find many answers when searching this question. Didn't realise it was called a 'ladder test'
Cheers

[bladeracer]

Cheers for the link and replies. Sorry that's probably why I couldn't find many answers when searching this question. Didn't realise it was called a 'ladder test'
Cheers

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[twoforty]

Steps.

1. Tumble the cases.

2. Insert primers.

3. Measure powder into cases.

4. Seat bullet.

5. Close the press squashing your finger in the seating die.

6. Squeal like a 7 year old girl.

7. Go buy factory ammo and try reloading next weekend instead

[duncan61]

I reloaded for target shooting and believe that the order of importance to get good consistant groups is
.condition of rifle
.finding a projectile your barrel works well with
.loads on the lower end of velocity for the given chambering will be more accurate than hot loads
.seating depth.I load my 7mm .8 of a millimetre of the lands
.things that can help but only if you are trying for perfection
.case weight uniformity
.primer type.
.consistant powder charge