Thread: Variables affecting precision

As a mostly game shooter and mildly interested target shooter I certainly don't get too hung up about the nitty gritty details of reloading absolute top tier ammo, certainly not like in the article I linked.Waste of time at my age with deteriorating eyesight. I do however like reading what individuals get up to and the deep holes they go down chasing accuracy.
I'm quite happy with target loads that, when I get my shit together and the wind cooperates, keep 10-15 counting shots within the V-Bull at whatever range. Heck even keeping in the 5-ring can keep you in the game at times. My target loads just happen to be my longer range hunting loads as well in two rifles. I like to keep things simple. I decide on a powder,primer,bullet combination and see how things go. I don't get fanatical about cleaning brass but do anneal from time to time. Also graphite lube either case neck or bullet for ease and consistency of seating for certain occasions. I don't chase maximum velocity like some do. I do try for low SD but don't get fanatical about it, if 10 shots are grouping well at say 900 yards but SD isn't extremely low WGAF. If however a load doesn't perform I try different powder, powder weight,bullet to find something that does perform acceptably.
And by the way, there is mass produced ammo out there that will more than fulfill most hunters requirements. Back in the '90's we were using Federal produced 7.62 and 300 Win Mag ammo in more critical situations and it did the job fine.