09-16-2015, 03:21 PM
The American macho is all about speed!
Having acknowledged that, the referenced article points out a truth -- going with a load your rifle likes is almost always better for hitting the target, tigher groups, and better scores.
The major exception is choice of bullet. One needs to use a bullet that is reasonably able to buck wind and this might take one to the heavier, slower end of options for your cartridge. Going faster with a particular bullet, however, is justified only if one can see a significant improvement in windy condition group sizes.
Having acknowledged that, the referenced article points out a truth -- going with a load your rifle likes is almost always better for hitting the target, tigher groups, and better scores.
The major exception is choice of bullet. One needs to use a bullet that is reasonably able to buck wind and this might take one to the heavier, slower end of options for your cartridge. Going faster with a particular bullet, however, is justified only if one can see a significant improvement in windy condition group sizes.
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"To those who have fought and almost died for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
-- Author Unknown
"If at first you do succeed, try not to look astonished!" -- Milton Berle