Why all the "hype" about velocity?

[HiBC]

I can certainly respect the OP's preferences.

I also think its OK to make reasonable trade offs.If 100 fps were to open a group by 1/2 moa,remember,that is only 1/4 moa from center.Assuming the extreme hunting range of 400 yds,that will result,worst case,in my bullet striking 1 in more from point of aim.

It is not so crazy to make that choice.

I also believe it is a often repeated myth that best accuracy is achieved,in every case,with a lower velocity load.All you have to do is look in a Sierra or Nosler load book.Nosler will designate a "most accurate load" and Sierra designates an "accuracy load" and a "hunting load" that very often are at max or near max.

My own methods involve working for accuracy with the loads that give me the upper velocity ranges.Generally there are two or three powders/bullets that are candidates in the weight and performance I want.

I get high performance and accuracy,or I make changes.

 

[Wyoredman]

Peetsakilla, Thanks for the link. Looks like fun.

 

[tobnpr]

A significant factor in accuracy is barrel harmonics/vibration.

There is a vibration created by the ignition of the powder that propagates back and through the barrel at the speed of sound in steel (really fast). When the wave is at the muzzle it causes the tip to oscillate, which affects where the barrel is pointed if the bullet exits at that moment.

Thanks...staring me right in the face and I didn't see it. Feel like a dumb-azz...
I'm acutely aware of barrel harmonics-barrel whip,etc...just never associated the fact that it would vary based upon minor differences in loads- which it obviously would.

 

[Ozzieman]

Mostly I reload for best accuracy.
But for ground hog hunting with my 6mm REM I want a light bullet as fast as I can get it and still hit well.
It’s simple, faster bullets=less time over a given range=flatter trajectory when compared to slower.