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Tweeking handloads for accuracy

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18 January 2011, 03:13
Bravo5
Tweeking handloads for accuracy
What is the most efficient way to tweek handloads for accuracy?
Here are the basics:
1. Once fired LC brass .223, trimmed to 1.75, flash hole uniformed, primer pocket uniformed, cleaned.
2. CCI 450 primers.
3. 24.1 gr of RL-15
4. SMK 77gr fmjbt
5. velocity at 10 feet is 2600+/-
I'm barely getting sub-moa at 100 and 200 yards (if I do my part, that is.) I'm hoping to improve that. Any help?


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18 January 2011, 04:52
hivelosity
what you shootin?
do you have a decent scope?
shootin off bags or bipod?
good trigger?
lets see some pictures of those sub moa groups.
may be able too tell more/
18 January 2011, 05:09
Bravo5
I'm shooting the following:
AR15 Bushmaster upper and lower
Free floated Kreiger 20" 1:7.75
RRA national match trigger.

I'll e-mail pics of targets if I can


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18 January 2011, 05:18
LWD
Need more information about what you've previously tried. My first inclination would be to try different powders. If RL15 has given the best results of several, then I'd try a different bullet. I found the Nosler most accurate in my fast twist .223. Then I'd move to adjusting the overall length.

LWD
18 January 2011, 23:05
cgbach
I am using Varget with the 77's but have found with my Ar that a few tenths can make a significant difference in group size. Also, if you can, start shooting at 250-300y as this will amplify the differences.
Good luck.
C.G.B.
19 January 2011, 01:58
Bravo5
From what I've read RL-15 is slighty faster than Varget. I'm loading 24.1 grs of RL-15 behind the 77's. How much Varget are you using? Also, what is the AR barrel twist?


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19 January 2011, 02:47
amamnn
There are so many ways to do what you ask that it would be better to recommend a few accuracy books like those written by Glenn Newick, Tony Boyer, and etc..etc..etc...


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19 January 2011, 03:44
Bravo5
CGB, unfortunately I can only get out to 200 yards. But I will focus on shooting more 200 targets than 100. Thanks for the info.


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19 January 2011, 19:05
243winxb
Brass prep, sort by weight. Load using Redding Typse-S FL sizing Bushing dies
19 January 2011, 23:06
cgbach
I am using a Noveske upper with 1:7 twist. I don't have my load data here but will try to remember to look it up tonight.
C.G.B.