I would really like to hear how you sort/prep bullets for Fclass. My personal feeling is it's really easy to go down the rabbit hole on this, but some sorting and prep can only help.
I do the simplest steps I possibly can, ones that I have verified repeatedly to actually show an improvement on the target. You'll probably laugh at the simplicity of it, but it works.
In the beginning, I purchased all the tools and toys for trimming and pointing bullets, but quickly found trimming meplats to be a PITA. First - because doing it tied me to the reloading bench, second - because I was never happy with the appearance of my pointing process when using trimmed bullets. So I started sorting bullets by OAL and pointing directly. I have used this approach for some time now and have been very satisfied with the results.
I sort bullets by OAL into length groups of ~0.0015" to 0.0020". I will usually get 5-6 groups from a single Lot of bullets. There may be a few "extreme" outliers in the shortest/longest sort groups, which I use for foulers. The majority of the bullets will generally be in the middle two groups or so (~ bell curve distribution). Within a single length group, the pointing die does not need to be reset; simply find the setting that gives a good point for that length group bullet, then adjust the die up/down according to the avg. length of each group as you use other length groups.
The process of length sorting bullets is quite easy and simple and can be done with a set of calipers while watching TV. Pointing requires that you purchase a die, but is not very difficult in and of itself. Together, the two steps can reduce the required elevation and tighten groups at distances of as little as 300 yd. I set the pointing die point so that the meplat is closed off by about 50-70% from its original diameter. I do not try to shut it completely, which will cause a bulge behind the point. Because I do not trim the meplats prior to pointing, they can sometimes be a little uneven, the appearance of which is often increased by pointing. I don't worry about the unevenness because as you close the tip and move the mass in closer to the bullet axis of rotation, the effect of possible uneven distribution is negated. Having done many side-by-side tests with [length-sorted + pointed bullet] loads vs [unprocessed bullet] loads, the improvement in consistency is very noticeable.
So I described my bullet sorting/pointing process in a hideous level of detail above as requested. However, the exact same logic can be applied to other areas in the reloading process to enhance/improve consistency. I won't go into any more excruciating detail here, but try to think about the most simple and direct approaches that might be used to improve consistency in throwing charges, prepping brass, and seating bullets. People regularly post their specific sorting approaches and techniques here on the forum every day that apply to each of these categories. The idea is to learn what you can about these different approaches so that you can make an informed decision about whether the time/effort/cost will be have any possible benefits in terms of accuracy/precision in
your reloading process.
If you're not currently doing anything at all, there are a number of simple steps you can take to improve consistency, such as sorting/pointing bullets as I described above. These steps can help shooters at most any level, not just those in the very top tier. Think about it this way; when you get behind the rifle in a match (or in practice) and you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that your load is consistently capable of shooting under half a minute (or better), then you also know with certainty that what you see happen on the target is due solely to the wind and/or you. In terms of improving marksmanship skills and windreading, that confidence is invaluable at any level and is worth some effort to achieve.
