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    If it's plinking or bulk ammo I wouldn't sweat...

    If it's plinking or bulk ammo I wouldn't sweat it. If you're trying to make best as possible target ammo say long range or competition than like Holland said, measure to the ogive not base to tip....
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    I bumped it up to 24.5grs of Benchmark. 2745.75...

    I bumped it up to 24.5grs of Benchmark. 2745.75 fps average with standard deviation of 29.84 fps. .875" group at 50 yards. I'm using mixed head stamp range brass. The group is opening up but still...
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    Federal (Lake City) factory loaded xm855 has a...

    Federal (Lake City) factory loaded xm855 has a 5rd. average of 2844.2 fps with a standard deviation of 17.4 fps according to my chrono. Holding a .925" group at 50yrds through same rifle. I would...
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    Just tested them. 5rd average of 2567 fps with a...

    Just tested them. 5rd average of 2567 fps with a Standard Deviation of 46fps, holding a .519" group at 50yards. 23grs of Benchmark.
    Apparently it's gonna take more to push the steel core than Nosler...
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    I've had good luck with Accurate 1680. According...

    I've had good luck with Accurate 1680. According to my chronograph 1680 has a smaller standard deviation than lil gun and win296. Also holds a slightly tighter group at 50 yards. My go to load is 11...
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    I just loaded some. I looked in the Nosler manual...

    I just loaded some. I looked in the Nosler manual and used the load chart for 60-62gr. I decided to try Benchmark since Nosler says it's the most accurate powder tested (plus I have it on hand). I...
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    Sad but true, this is the world we live in now....

    Sad but true, this is the world we live in now. Facebook has shut down my pages in the past. It's getting hard for me to advertise my dipping and cerakote. And don't even mention gunshop. From one...
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