02-28-2023, 01:37 PM
Harpoon1 Wrote:Temp stability with a hunting round at reasonable ranges is way overrated! IMOES dont really come into play in group size until going over 600 yds or more! Inside of 400 yds, who cares? Its much ado/worry about nothing! Statistically, the data doesnt support being concerned. Ok, some people will disagree, I get it! Look, follow the math/data! If you shoot inside of 400, even 500, finding the bullet/powder combo that gives the best accuracy on target is more important! Just saying
Absolutely correct. Sure, there is a difference between powder that is in ten degree weather and 110 degree weather but for almost every shooting situation, it won't matter.
Will add though that if someone is the type who loves to go 'just a bit over' charge because 'everyone knows that the printed data is made for liability purposes and is deliberately low', that if you test your already overcharged loads in 40 degrees then take them out to Death Valley in July and let them sit in the sun for a hour or two, that you will probably experience really bad things but you won't see the sort of increase in velocity you may think should happen.
I would not make a decision on powder based solely on temperature stability. In fact, I never have used temp stability in my decision on a powder or load.
Have always looked at accuracy first.
LR-55

ES dont really come into play in group size until going over 600 yds or more! Inside of 400 yds, who cares? Its much ado/worry about nothing! Statistically, the data doesnt support being concerned. Ok, some people will disagree, I get it! Look, follow the math/data! If you shoot inside of 400, even 500, finding the bullet/powder combo that gives the best accuracy on target is more important! Just saying
