Originally Posted By: FurhunterI generally start with the bullet just off the lands buy .010 or so. Start low, work up in 1/2 grain increments using 3 shot groups. I just want to narrow it down. If I see something that shows promise, I then play with seating depth and larger test samples. If that doesn't get it I may move on to the next powder or start over with #2 bullet of choice.
This is pretty much the nut shell.
Start with the bullet you want to run. Pick two powders that are known to work with caliber and weight. Work it up and see if there is some promise. If not I change bullet and stick with the powder I want.
With unlimited bullets and powder you can always find what your rifle likes the best, but even then you have to narrow things down to be practical.
Pick a bullet. Then work with a couple powders. If there is promise you will see it. Then you can tweak seat depth primer type and then play with marginal powder charge change. 1/2 grain increments is sufficient to start work up.
