I have had pretty good luck with something like Miles plan, I typically run my first set at .050 off to find the best powder charge. If I need more accuracy I take the best powder charge and either start at .010 or mag length and work back in roughly .020 increments.

I realize that going from .050 to .010 might increase pressure, but it hasn't been an issue yet for me. In fact that original .050 has worked well in more than one case.

So far I have had pretty fair luck with TTSX's, from good (1") to stellar (.5" or less) 5 shot groups, but one rifle just didn't seem to agree with them. I like TTSX's but not fixed on them, If I can't find promise in a box of bullets I will look at a different weight or switch bullets.


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