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Next batch you might consider loading in 5 or 10 round batches, working up in small increments of your powder charge., say 24.3, 24.6, 24.9, 25.2, 25.5 to see if there is an accuracy node. Eventually, if you follow what most of us do, you will want to try it with bullets capable of better accuracy than generic 55 gr FMJ. (If you elect to stick with a 55 gr FMJBT, my experience has even that Hornady has shown the best accuracy potential, but significantly less potential than Hollow Points, soft points or plastic tipped bullets.). Or you can just swallow hard and buy name brand match bullets like Nosler, Berger, or Sierra depending on your budget.Not yet. Obviously eyes and ears, but other than that, not really. Figured I'd just point and click, and hope for the best. Any suggestions on that note?
Again, if you follow the usual path, you will find that you don't really save money, you just get to shoot more and eventually shoot better as you discover the best loads and practice more. If you do hunt, you will also experience the satisfaction of taking game with your own precision handloads. Very satisfying.