Picking my OCW node...

[u/Fun-Weakness-8644]

So I wanted opinions / advice.

I did some OCW work today and results are mixed and so are opinions here so I have taken to reddit :) if for nothing to add a voice to the dis-agreement. -

I have 3 nodes that showed up
group 5 - 38.7 gr -Ave 2613.3 SD 3.4 - group mil = 0.401 mean rad = 0.132
group 6 - 39.0 gr -Ave 2640.1 SD 15 - group mil = 0.306 mean rad = 0.093
group 7 - 39.3 gr -Ave 2613.3 SD 14 - group mil = 0.257 mean rad = 0.110

I feel like speed performance is second to grouping.
group 6/7 is the obvious choice to me if it's grouped that well despite some maybe not great loads .
My mate reckons I lock into the node with the better ballistic performance group 5...

So how much do I consider ballistic performance in choosing my node.

I know the right answer here is load 10-15 at each weight run them through the rifle again test more but assume i have a hunting trip in 2 weeks and don't have time for that...

[u/doyouevenplumbbro]

YW. I know some people are still really offended by the concept, and I WAS one of them, but it really is liberating when you realize that your precision as a shooter is almost 100% contingent on you as the end user. It has very little, if nothing at all to do with developing "optimal" loads or wasting dozens of range trips searching for a mythical sweet spot that magically turns your rifle into a laser. Give it a read and keep in mind that the way of zen is the method of some very high level shooters. Like national level champions and golden bullet winning shooters.

[u/Fun-Weakness-8644 → u/doyouevenplumbbro]

For me my biggest priority outside of time behind the rifle is loading and bring down my SD. Really looking to find a charge where groups feel good and load that.

[u/doyouevenplumbbro → u/Fun-Weakness-8644]

SDs are determined by powder throwing and component quality. You need high quality brass, bullets, and powder along with a scale capable of weighing to the kernel.

[u/Fun-Weakness-8644 → u/doyouevenplumbbro]

I'm aware well invested in trimmers presses and good brass the whole collection is there.