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<blockquote data-quote="SupressYourself" data-source="post: 291549" data-attributes="member: 340">I would certainly load some more 40.5 to see if it consistently shoots that well (or close).&nbsp; If so, that's a heck of a feat from a rifle that cheap.Testing at longer distances is really only good for checking vertical spread, which is largely a function of velocity.&nbsp; I prefer to use a chronograph instead.&nbsp; If my load has a decent extreme spread (less than 20), and groups well at 100, I can be pretty sure it will group well at distance.&nbsp; Here's some links to a couple different popular load development techniques:<a href="http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ocw-instructions/4529817134" target="_blank">http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ocw-instructions/4529817134</a><a href="https://precisionrifleblog.com/2012/07/13/creighton-audette-ladder-testing/" target="_blank">https://precisionrifleblog.com/2012/07/13/creighton-audette-ladder-testing/</a><a href="http://www.65guys.com/10-round-load-development-ladder-test/" target="_blank">http://www.65guys.com/10-round-load-development-ladder-test/</a>Of course none of that is necessary if you don't plan to shoot over 400 yards.&nbsp; In that case, just pick your best group.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SupressYourself, post: 291549, member: 340"] I would certainly load some more 40.5 to see if it consistently shoots that well (or close). If so, that's a heck of a feat from a rifle that cheap. Testing at longer distances is really only good for checking vertical spread, which is largely a function of velocity. I prefer to use a chronograph instead. If my load has a decent extreme spread (less than 20), and groups well at 100, I can be pretty sure it will group well at distance. Here's some links to a couple different popular load development techniques: [URL]http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ocw-instructions/4529817134[/URL] [URL]https://precisionrifleblog.com/2012/07/13/creighton-audette-ladder-testing/[/URL] [URL]http://www.65guys.com/10-round-load-development-ladder-test/[/URL] Of course none of that is necessary if you don't plan to shoot over 400 yards. In that case, just pick your best group. [/QUOTE]

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