Originally Posted by
charlie b
So, as a 'minimum' level of reloading procedure.... When I set up for the 6BR I didn't want to spend a lot of money. The result is a 1/2MOA rifle. Probably a little better than that but I am just not that consistent a shooter to do better. Even a tiny error when shooting takes a 1/3MOA group and turns it into a 1MOA.
Shilen match barrel on my 12BVSS. Not bedded, just the factory pillars. Vortex Viper 5-25x50 scope. Shot off front rest and rear bag.
Lapua brass. Only prep was chamfer case mouths. Forster full length size die. Redding competition seat die. Lyman Gen6 automatic powder dispenser. Lee Loadmaster press.
I do not anneal cases. Shoot. resize, prime, powder, seat bullet, repeat. I rarely clean the cases, just wipe off the necks. I use Hornady One Shot lube. The bullets I have used so far are all Hornady, 90 ELDX, 103ELDX, 108ELDmatch. The 103's have been most accurate so far. Pretty consistent 1/2MOA and many groups less than that. I have 10 reloads on the cases right now.
One of these days I'll try some Berger, Lapua or Vapor Trail bullets.
Keep in mind that many F-class and bench rest shooters would consider this a 'loser'. They go to extremes to get down to 1/4MOA or less. I consider going to a consistent 1/4MOA takes 10 times the attention to detail and precision in measuring equipment than it does to reach 1/2MOA.