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Offline texasboy112

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Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« on: August 30, 2009, 05:50:41 PM »
I'm getting back into reloading (after about a year) and I'm looking for a good starting point to reload for my T3 .243  I'd like to stay with a Nosler 95 gr. Ballistic Tip, but I'm open to any, and all, suggestions.   I'd like to use this rifle for some deer (I mostly use my Browning .284 for deer), and for hogs, coyotes, etc.   With all of these Tikka owners I know I can get some great information on a ton of topics.  Thanks in advance for your help.

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Re: Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009, 05:54:43 AM »
I don't think any load is rifle brand specific. Consistency ( groups) and bullet type appropiate to the game you wish to hunt is the criteria IMO.
A 95gr bullet is fine I would bypass any varmint type regardless of weight.
Nosler 85 gr PT or Sierra 85 gr. HP would be the lightest bullets that come to mind. I presume Barnes has a hunting bullet in that cal as well. Speer's 90gr and 105 gr are good for deer as well.
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Re: Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 05:45:00 PM »
I haven't tried them in the 243 yet; however, Barnes Triple Shocks have been shooting extremely well in several of my rifles!

I would give them a try!
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Re: Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2009, 05:59:08 PM »
I've had decent accuracy with that bullet using MagPro, AA3100 and I think it was RL-15. But my best load came with the 90 BT not the 95 BT using W760. Superb accuracy with that.
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Re: Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 12:59:59 AM »
i have used the 95 grain Nosler BT, the 60 grain Sierra, and the 85 grain Sierra BTHP.

All responded to Varget very well. the 85 and 95 grain bullets liked H4350 as well.

with the 95 grain you're using, i tried 33.5 grains of varget with a remington 9.5 large rifle primer and got 1/2" groups. that's not even close to a max load, so if you're looking to light up the chonograph you might wanna add a grain or so.
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Re: Looking for a good starting point for my .243
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 12:31:09 AM »
Chiming in from Baghdad...

I had a chance to play with my T3 Lite when I was home on R&R in July. I figured that since the .243 is a .308 Win-based cartridge, why not use the powder that works best for me in the .308. It turns out, I was more than pleased. Using 35 grs of IMR 4064 produced 1/2MOA (or smaller) groups consistently @ 100yds.

I'm not sure if it was my load or the Tikka...it shot surprising well with everything I put through it. I had bought some cheap Federal 100-grainers at Wally World to break in the barrel with. Well, they shot wonderful too!

I was so impressed by the rifle, I bought a second one in my favorite caliber...223.

Just my 2¢

Cheers!

Shooter
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