Top_Heavy's World

I have been doing a lot of research in preperation for the Iowa State 1000 yd bench rest competion next week. Pretty much what I have found out is I have nothing that is recommended, the wrong weight gun, barrel length, stock style, a sling, a bipod, no sand bags, too light of bullet, too light of cartridge... I am looking forward to the practice sessions this weekend. I will finally see what 1000 yards is all about.
I finished the loading for next weekend tonight. I had to weigh 240 bullets to get 100 that weighed exactly the same, 167.9 grains. I have 110 that weigh 168 and the rest vary a little, fine for practice but not consistant enough for competition. Every powder measure was exact by weight, not volume. Some people use a powder drop which opens a small vial to the powder, then closes the top and opens the bottom. This allows the set amount of powder to drop into the empty brass below. This isn't as exact with the long grains of the powder I am using and when the loads are weighed there is too much variation for my taste. I am really liking the Redding press and Sinclair reloading products I purchased, they are worth the price in ease of use and quality of craftmanship.
I will shoot at 1000 yards this weekend and report back on the groups.