This is a question that came up in a pub. If one has two loads for the same caliber(like .357 or.38) one is much faster than a slow target load(less powder) will the one with less powder tend to shoot higher than the one with more powder? Thanks guys!
hot loads vs target loads
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I would say yes, longer time in the barrel , would shoot higher...I do know bullet weight does effect poi
Depends on the distance, as well. But anything up close, using the same bullet, the one in the barrel longest will be a little higher from being in the barrel longer. Same as if you used 2 different bullets, with the same powder charge, the heavier one would be a bit higher. Of course once you get out past a certain distance, the slower bullet will drop faster than the quicker one. At 100y with 300WM, my Re25 full power loads will print 10 inches higher than my reduced load with sr4198. I'm sure if I shot them both at a 25 yard target, the slower one would be a little bit higher.
