Well, first, I start with Lapua brass when I can. then,
Choose bullet style for the particular application (short, long range target, hunting, particular type of animal, etc.)
Then I seek a primer, powder. seating depth that will make that bullet do what I want it to do.
Having said that...
1.Powder, assuming the first one was measured and tested at specific volumes of sufficient variety to know it won't shoot.
2. seating depth
3. primer
After that, I check in with you guys to find out what the heck is wrong!
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