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What results do you chase when reloading for rifles either semi-auto or manual loaders and in what order of importance?
Whenever I mention my desire for a manual loading AR I usually get a bunch of "whys" and occasionally why would I want to manually feed the round vs using magazine.
One important reason is to make it easier to reload for. If I am reloading for a manual loading rifle (i.e. bolt or break open action), I can focus on economy (#1) and accuracy of reloads. I don't have to worry about whether the load will cycle the action or fit in the magazine. I can use whatever components I have on hand including cast bullets, fast powders, long for cartridge bullets, etc.
I will admit to being a hardcore cheapskate but not cheap enough to cast my own bullets with any regularity. I don't hunt or compete in any shooting events and MOA on the targets is secondary to my budget. I can tell you I won't spend 25 cents extra per round to gain 1/2 an MOA on the target.
Whenever I mention my desire for a manual loading AR I usually get a bunch of "whys" and occasionally why would I want to manually feed the round vs using magazine.
One important reason is to make it easier to reload for. If I am reloading for a manual loading rifle (i.e. bolt or break open action), I can focus on economy (#1) and accuracy of reloads. I don't have to worry about whether the load will cycle the action or fit in the magazine. I can use whatever components I have on hand including cast bullets, fast powders, long for cartridge bullets, etc.
I will admit to being a hardcore cheapskate but not cheap enough to cast my own bullets with any regularity. I don't hunt or compete in any shooting events and MOA on the targets is secondary to my budget. I can tell you I won't spend 25 cents extra per round to gain 1/2 an MOA on the target.