Thread: A superb article on why "node load deveopment" is toast

Originally Posted by davetapson

TLDL: (if I listened correctly)

Seat bullet 25 - 35 thou off lands (although this not really important)
Choose bullet appropriate for your purpose (maybe have second and third choice)
Choose powders that will push bullet at MV required to do what you are trying to do
Shoot 10 shot groups with your bullet of choice but with different powders
Choose best groups, shoot 20 shot groups of each.
If still unhappy, change bullet, repeat.
If still unhappy, change barrel or change expectations.

Sort of. I would amend to say - test the bullet you want to use with the powder most likely to work, and if the result is acceptable - stop there and use it. "Best" or optimisation approaches are Sort of a waste of time and resources compared to an approach of just looking to meet a required standard.