07-27-2013, 02:27 AM
I went to the range today to try another half dozen loads in my 24" Grendel. I was pushing them to the high end of the powder charge and did not have satisfactory results. However, one load worked great (target attached) but it is not a "hot" load. Three into one hole but I pulled the last shot 1/2" high. (Each square on these targets is 1/4".)
As you can see, the starting load is 25.5 and I got my best accuracy from a load of only 26.5. I tried pushing all the way up to 28.5 but the hotter loads did not group like I was expecting them to. I also attached the 28.5 target. I have read that some loads do not stabilize at 100-yards but become more accurate at 200+. What is your take on all of this. I am getting a tad frustrated.
For shooting out to 600 and 1000, am I better off with the 28.5 load and attempt to refine it or should I stick with the light, and slower 26.5 load?
![[Image: GrendelJune2613Target_zps88e6e3ba.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/1desertdog/GrendelJune2613Target_zps88e6e3ba.jpg)
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As you can see, the starting load is 25.5 and I got my best accuracy from a load of only 26.5. I tried pushing all the way up to 28.5 but the hotter loads did not group like I was expecting them to. I also attached the 28.5 target. I have read that some loads do not stabilize at 100-yards but become more accurate at 200+. What is your take on all of this. I am getting a tad frustrated.
For shooting out to 600 and 1000, am I better off with the 28.5 load and attempt to refine it or should I stick with the light, and slower 26.5 load?