Originally Posted by
Eyefor
Having been become severely "addicted" to reloading, I ditched the lot.
What is the point of one hole / touching groups at 100,200 and 300 yards off the bench (achieved with 7mm-08, 22-250 and .223) when, if you are not a target shooter and your main focus is AOLQ, then the biggest factor with accurate shooting is the guy behind the trigger.
Shooting off sticks, in a howling gale / rain, in poor light with cold hands then the last 0.1moa ain't worth a rats a***.
I also have access to US prices on bullets, dies, brass +++ but became obsessed with accuracy that is, frankly, useless in the field. I had lost the plot and I sold the lot without any regrets.
I now do most of my shooting walking the dog using a combination gun .222 / 12 bore. The rest (foxing and occasional deer) plus rabbits I use .222 and .22LR respectively - all with factory ammo and with .222 Fiocchi at £40/50 there ain't a lot in the price.
Phew.
Breathe.
My name is Iain.
I am an alco......sorry, reloader ;-)
Psst!
Wanna buy a hand press?
Got one here dirt cheap guv!
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