Accuracy and reduced loads

should be able to make it pretty close to just as accurate at the shorter distances. However there are different challenges that need to be addressed in reduced loads relating to empty space in the case. If you're using a rifle powder with a charge weight below what the book says, I'd suggest dacron filler in the case to keep the power oriented to the rear of the case. I have had really good luck with a .308 load I found as follows. .311 165gr cast bullet with no gas check, and 7.5gr of unique. the faster burning bulky unique seems to not need a filler to run smoothly. That shoots about 2.5"-3" group at 100 yards from my norinco m14 with iron sights.

hope this helped.
 
It depends on several factors, though staying on either side of supersonic should help as I have heard that the transition adds some turbulence. Other than slightly increased bullet drop and wind drift it should be just as accurate once you find it's node.
 
That make total sense. Maybe 100 fps either side of the sound barrier. I found a couple links relating to reduced loads that maybe of interest.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/reduced_recoil_reloads.htm
http://www.gmdr.com/lever/pistolpowi.htm
http://castpics.net/subsite2/ByCaliber/Whisper Loads.pdf
Now I've got this idea floating around in my head about about a 100 gr. 30 Carbine bullet for shooting grouse with my 300 Win Mag. Just have to find a load now. I'm just a bit chicken to start experimenting on my own
Stevebot-7 said:
It depends on several factors, though staying on either side of supersonic should help as I have heard that the transition adds some turbulence. Other than slightly increased bullet drop and wind drift it should be just as accurate once you find it's node.
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