How do you know when you are done UPDATE!!!!
 

Ok, went to the range today to retest some of my "accurate" loads. My 7mm rem mag, has been grouping fairly well (~.75-1") with 66.5 gr of RL 22 and 140 B/T's. so I loaded up 5 more (this was the third time Ive tested this load) and shot all 5 and got a .9" group out of all 5 shots... am I done??? Should I call it quits on the testing thing, since this is primarily a "hunting" gun?

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

Practically speaking, YES . . . . Until you shoot some game with these loads - at which point you might not be satisfied with the terminal performance of the bullet. But if you really like to tinker with loads, you will probably keep experimenting and find excuses for the continuation :>)

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

Coincidently my favorite 7mmremmag load was 67gr of r-22 behind a 140gr ballistic tip.You are probably quite close to the maximum load for that rifle,so most people would be quite content with those results if the gun repeats those groups consistantly.

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

Mossy, close enough-- Man, are you a bench rest hunter?
Heck, If you can get it that close,you can go hunting with us anytime!
Close enough is close enough.IF I get them in a butter cup @ 200yds
It's ready time!I reduce the kill zone from 8" to 4".I am not trying to
shoot it in the eye.

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

Sounds like you have a real nice shooter.

Is it good enough? That's entirely up to you. If you like to tinker around with it there is no reason to quit trying different bullets and powders, or you can use the time to do some fishing. A man's gotta have some hobbies:D

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

I tend to keep loading and shooting - it's part of the fun of shooting.

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

shoot no, Mossy, do like i did on my second 300RUM. Keep on shooting until you burn out the barrel.:D

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

I second that bigcountry!

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

Look at it this way,if you miss a animal after shooting those groups,you can,t blame the gun! Looks good to me. vangunsmith

RE: How do you know when you are done ???
 

well I guess I answered my own question....I went groundhog hunting toady with the reloads, and I shot twice and killed 2. One was at ~ 140 yrds, and the other was at 150. Both shots were perfectly placed in the head, (well, what was left of the head) man......I dont think a 140 BT is probably the best varmit load, unless you like cherry jello :D