In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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I've found a good load with the 32gr SBK and I've been loading them with an OAL right around 2.255" - 2.260". I could load out to 2.300" if I grease the inside front of the magazine but in what increments do you adjust the OAL or ogive to base in order to see if you can improve? Thanks.
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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Here's a tip...read this book.

"The Book of Rifle Accuracy" by Tony Boyer

You can order the book from Brono Supply.
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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Not exactly what I was looking for . . .
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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I work up mine in .010" increments until I find the 'sweet spot'. HTH
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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Thanks Rick, that's what I was going to try if I didn't get any responses.
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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For general purpose shooting, hundredths is fine.
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Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

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Fred_C_Dobbs wrote:For general purpose shooting, hundredths is fine.

That took a minute to sink in at first but then it dawned on me . . . duh.
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