Originally Posted by AU338MAG
Originally Posted by pathfinder76
Originally Posted by mathman
Some of the same guys are weighing charges to the nearest 1/10 of a gnat's ass and have no idea if their cartridges are straight.

I’ve tested concentricity a bunch. It’s necessity is a bit over blown. Within reason.
I agree. I started chasing concentricity in my loads several years ago and never realized gains in accuracy.

Good, consistent neck tension yields better results IMO.

Again, would like to hear about your tests.

I've described just some of mine, but have many other examples.

Would agree that consistent neck tension is part of it, partly because that usually implies consistent neck thickness and sizing--which usually results in more consistent bullet alignment.


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