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6br, should I go for the next node?

28" McGowan barreled Savage PTA, 6mmBR Norma
Lapua brass, CCI 450, Berger 105 Hunting VLD, seated .010" ITL, .002" neck tension
Using Reloader 15

Load tested 29.6 grains to 30.8 grains. There is a clear, definitive node at 30.0 to 30.4 grains, all 12 shots from the .4 grain spread shot into less than an inch of vertical at 300 yards. I was ecstatic. I went back and loaded up 6 shots of the 30.2grain load to shoot over the Magnetospeed and they shot 2768fps to 2775fps. This was quite a bit slower than I expected or hoped.

I'm new to 6BR. To all y'all with the 6BR experience, should I go higher in my load testing to find the next node?
FYI: I'm getting into LR BR competition, for those that will ask what my goals are.
 
My advice is to stay in the node you found. The 6BR is not a Dasher or even a BRX. I am thinking accuracy is going to be worth more than another 75 FPS out to 600 yards. If you want to shoot 1000 yard matches then go Dasher.
Or you could try Varget and/or 8208XBR.
 
If your shooting any LR BR you will most likely know the distance you will be competing at so come ups will be easily dialed for. I had fun at 1000yds with my BR @ 2820 fps with 105 HVLD's. The wind is FUN when you stretch it out there. That's why I went up to an XC ;)

Dan
 
28" McGowan barreled Savage PTA, 6mmBR Norma
Lapua brass, CCI 450, Berger 105 Hunting VLD, seated .010" ITL, .002" neck tension
Using Reloader 15

Load tested 29.6 grains to 30.8 grains. There is a clear, definitive node at 30.0 to 30.4 grains, all 12 shots from the .4 grain spread shot into less than an inch of vertical at 300 yards. I was ecstatic. I went back and loaded up 6 shots of the 30.2grain load to shoot over the Magnetospeed and they shot 2768fps to 2775fps. This was quite a bit slower than I expected or hoped.

I'm new to 6BR. To all y'all with the 6BR experience, should I go higher in my load testing to find the next node?
FYI: I'm getting into LR BR competition, for those that will ask what my goals are.

Good choice of action and caliber. My favorite combo too.

I was happy with 30.7gr RL15 and 2840fps with 105's until I discovered RL17. Now I get 2950fps with the same bullet and accuracy. Start with 31gr and work up to find your node.

I do not recommend "ITL" EVER! Especially when operating near max. Potential "exciting" pressure excursions with questionable gain in accuracy. Try your 105 VLD's jumped .010-.015". You'll be happy AND safe.
 

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