ORIGINAL: rick_reno
I'm wondering how accurate we have to be with the powder? Does a few grains more or less make a big difference?
For larger bore rifles, a few grains here and there are not super critical.
IMO for ML's and Black Powder or Synthetics, 5gr increment is about as precise as needed for most target and hunting load development for 45 cal and larger rifles.
That said, I sometimes use a combination of a 5gr and a single gr measure for inbetween charges.
Match shooters typically develop to the single grain load.
A 10gr increment measure is not precise enough in my view.
For pistol, a single grain measure is mandatory in my view.