Other useful notes:-Range Buddy was used for MOA calculation, with Odin's Help
-All shots were taken from the Bench at 100 Yards
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Inaccuracies and differences between batchesAgreed on the results, also the reason to include FPS values.,
The 150 Grain FMJBT 41.8 grain tests were made in two different batches of ammo and their accuracy is pretty close for the test. It shows consistency.
Shooter definitely is a considerable impact.
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Load DataAs far as what grain loads used, 4064 is equivalent tot 4166 in performance and grain. 4166 is 4064 with the fouling suppressants so when I did my evaluation for max and min points I used the following sources. Hornady's latest reloading manual (latest app version), Nosler's reloading manual, and of course Hodgen's reported data. Here are the results:
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Press Details and Safe Max selectionFor extreme spread my progressive press throws IMR 4166 with +- 0.3 grain accuracy (at the time, I have since improved it to +-0.15).
I used the lowest max (Usually from Hornady) and then gave myself a 20% reduction below max load (between Min and Max as long as it was lower than my extreme spread) as my safe max. Examples:
Load Planning 150 Grain Hornady FMJBT - IMR 4166
Press Throw Accuracy: +-0.3
Load Increment:0.5
Min Start:41.8
Max:44.9
Safe Max:44.3
Load Planning 178 Grain Hornady FMJ - IMR 4166
Press Throw Accuracy: +-0.3
Load Increment:0.5
Min Start:37.7
Max:41.7
Safe Max:40.9
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Increasing Grain LoadsAnd yes, I could definitely load another load increment on each test hotter safely.
Note the M80 Ball ammo velocity was equivalent to the 150 grain FMJBT 44.3 grain IMR 4166 load velocity.
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Cleaning and FowlingAs far as bore cleaning/fowling. Sounds good when I do the Oppressor test I will see if not cleaning it has any affect.