Load development in the snow (updated)

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So I'm my neck of the woods we have been dealing with this "super El Niño"
Been very windy on every day I have been able to go shoot.
Today I wake up and it's dead calm. But it's snowing.

I have 2 rifles what I am starting fresh load development with new bullets/powder.

What I am asking is, am I going to get inaccurate results if I am shooting while snowing/raining?

*********UPDATE*********

So I went out shooting. Had great results despite having to wait for the snow to lighten up so I could see my 300yrd target.

I played with my Marlin 30-30
Levereveolution and hornady 170g

Was getting 2.5" groups at 100yrds. With willams peeps

Then I played with IMR4198 and 165g cast
1.5" at 50yrds

I was playing with my 375ruger and Barnes 235g TSX
I did a small 10 round ladder test at 300yrds in .5g increments.

I think I am going to do a few test batches in the 77g to 78g range.

 
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No the snow and rain should have next to NO effect on the bullets trajectory. The biggest hurdle will be mental/ physical for the shooter. Trying to stay comfortable and motivated. (depending how crappy it is outside)
 
regulate34 said:
So I'm my neck of the woods we have been dealing with this "super El Niño"
Been very windy on every day I have been able to go shoot.
Today I wake up and it's dead calm. But it's snowing.

I have 2 rifles what I am starting fresh load development with new bullets/powder.

What I am asking is, am I going to get inaccurate results if I am shooting while snowing/raining?
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its definatly going to effect the bullets and your load data.

but any weather will lol.

if you want load data for a clear and sunny day... you have to shoot on one...
 
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