Target SD and ES for handgun loads?

[wbunning]

Hey guys n gals..
For those of you who use a chronograph in your load development for handguns, what do you consider to be your "target" for SD and ES?
For as long as I've used a chronograph, I've considered an SD of 10 and ES of 30 as my minimum standard for a usable target/plinking load, given that accuracy, absence of leading, and case obturation are also acceptable. I shoot mostly cast/powder coated bullets that I make.

Again.. just talking about recreational shooting here, not for competetive match work. I load for and shoot most calibers and cartridges between 9mm and .45 Colt. I'm just wondering if you think my standards are too high or too low.

I would appreciate your input, either to validate my numbers, or to tell me I'm off-base and a whacko. Never too late, or too old to learn :-)

Thanks!

[DougMurray]

I try for an SD of 10 or less and I'm happy. If I'm hitting much higher than that, I know I have a problem somewhere. Most likely, in my reloading process. While I watch it, I'm not normally that concerned over ES since it can be way off if you have one shot that goes out of the norm for whatever reason. If that happens, I'll try to delete that shot from the string and see what the resulting SD is.