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[Bottom Fodder]

I’m one of those that don’t sort bullets, primers and powder by lot numbers or weigh brass I just load what I have at the time
so I can use that fact as an Excuse excuse for why I don’t win

 

[bozo699]

I would definitely consider it a possibility
Wayne

 

[JEFFPPC]

Lots of guys like you. We call them contributors. But please come donate, it's appreciated. Long as your having fun, it's all good.

 

[K22]

I admit to paying attention to powder lot numbers but not the rest.

After years of shooting and honing my marksmanship skills I have become adept at calling my shots so when I miss, it's me, not the rifle or the load.  I'm the most limiting factor, not the equipment.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

So if you had a match coming up and you were forced to use bullets from two different lots would stay home?

 

[Dimner]

So if you had a match coming up and you were forced to use bullets from two different lots would stay home?

I wouldn't, because in my opinion a match is more than just the end result on a target. I would keep attending until you feel like only thing holding you back is bullet sorting, lot numbers, etc.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

So if you had a match coming up and you were forced to use bullets from two different lots would stay home?

If you’re that short on bullets you have bigger problems. Powder lots, especially varget, are not the same. I keep primer/brass lots together but don’t weigh them. Just my opinion.

 

[JEFFPPC]

When I went to shooting some 1000 yd steel and paper I had to up my game. The 2 things that made the biggest difference was a good scale to weigh powder and sorting bullets. Not by lot, but individually.

 

[JMayo]

I like my bullets the same lott.
Powder needs to be tested jug to jug (8lbers)
i mix one pounder s together.

Primers and cases just made by the same ppl

 

[Sumtoc]

Powder, definitely. Shooting 284 at 1K this Spring and in the 3rd string my POI was low and very loose. I had 2 8 lb jugs of 4350, bought them at the same time from the same source, didn't check lot #s. Ruined that day's score. Took over 1 grain more of powder from the new lot to dial it back in.

Lazy I am and got bit. Never again.

 

[powderbrake]

I record the lot numbers on all the loads. I record case lot, powder lot, primer lot, bullet lot. I record them on the label I print for the box, along with pertinent info like seating depth, velocity etc.

I once had a bad lot of primers, which damaged my gun, and by having the lot number, I was able to return them all to the manufacturer, who replaced them and paid to have the gun repaired.

 

[Iowa Fox]

I’m one of those that don’t sort bullets, primers and powder by lot numbers or weigh brass I just load what I have at the time
so I can use that fact as an Excuse excuse for why I don’t win

Not according to my wife.

 

[1K6BRA]

Look at your competitor to the left, and then look at the one to the right, chances are if you are taking shortcuts, chances are they are not.
Dog eat dog world out there you know!

 

[markm87]

I don't compete. But powder lot is not negotiable. Not paying attention to lot changes will yield real, no BS, tangible suffering.

Bullets and brass I'm not as fanatical with.

 

[jepp2]

I once had a bad lot of primers, which damaged my gun, and by having the lot number, I was able to return them all to the manufacturer, who replaced them and paid to have the gun repaired.

And that is why I keep the lot number record of primers in my loads.

 

[glide]

Yes, I do realize this thread is from one year ago! Lot: P01032601/3515118 from Lapus Brass, last 7 numbers are actual lot #? Have 3 that match 1st 9 digits but not last 7.

 

[ebb]

Yes for sure, you wanted a hobby you could enjoy, not another meticulous, tedious other job to drive you crazy.

 

[cmysix]

if you want to win you have to weight sort primers and then sort them by length.