Author Topic: 6mm/.244Rem. (Read 386 times)

rockbilly · « **on:** September 01, 2005, 06:32:25 AM »

I just purchased a used Sako Forester chambered for the .244 Rem. What advice do you have on reloading this cartridge, what is the best load for deer?

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Dave in WV · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2005, 07:07:55 AM »

I'd run a tight patch in the bore about 2/3 the way in , mark the cleaning rod, and pull the rod back out to where it makes one complete turn so you know the twist rate. The .244 had a slower twist than the 6mm Rem (hence the name change) and sometimes won't stabilize a 100gr bullet. Ususally if a .244 has a slower twist rate barrel the 85 or 90 gr bullets work ok. Before figuring what load to use you need to find out the twist rate. Dave

Lone Star · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2005, 07:47:12 AM »

Actually, many of the older .244s with the slow twists shoot 100-grain bullets just fine. If it were my .244, I'd try shorter 100-grain bullets like the Remington CoreLokt and the Speer HotCore before I gave up on heavy bullets. These bullets are shorter than most other 100s like the Noslers PTs and BTs, Sierra BTS and Hornady SPs. Shorter bullets are easier to stabilize in slow twist barrels.

If it won't do well with short 100-grain bullets, I had good luck with the 85-grain Nosler Partition on smaller deer with my 6mm Remington. IMR4350 worked best for me.

rockbilly · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2005, 12:03:40 PM »

According to the information I was able to obtain the Sako has a 1 in 12 twist. I would use the gun in West Texas (the deer don't get much smaller, ha) I'm thinking something around 95-120 grains should do the trick. Am I on the right track?

Dave in WV · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2005, 02:58:33 PM »

Nope. The bullets over 105gr are too heavy for a 1 in 10 twist.

Lone Star · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:15:52 PM »

You have few hunting bullet choices over 100 grains, and there is little need for heavier bullets anyway. The Speer 105 SPs shoot well in 9" and 10" twists, but not in the slower 12". I'd not use a bullet heavier than 100 grains myself. 120s are not commonly available in .243" diameter.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2005, 02:49:27 PM »

I recommend the semi pointed from speer in 100 grs. It is designed for the exact purpose you propose.
Nosler makes a wonderful 95 partition as well as the 85's someone else already mentioned. These would also work fine if you picked your shots and placed them accurately at calm animals.

CW