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What's your favorite 243 load?
« on: May 30, 2005, 10:00:00 AM »
Out of the Ultra Varmint heavy barrel .243 what is some ideal and proven deer rounds?
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2005, 10:59:39 AM »
Good luck!
Everyone seems pretty tight lipped on thios one.  Not sure if there aren't any or what.

I have been trying to get more than one answer on powders to use for the 85gr, besides IMR4350.
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2005, 11:21:39 AM »
I'm really hoping to get to use that 95 gr. Nos BT. I think Mac and quick have been working on some loads for their bull barrels with the heavier bullets. Maybe they'll post here soon.  :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2005, 11:58:04 AM »
well I get .75 to 1 inch groups with my .243 handi with standard barrel at 100 yrds. I use IMR 3031, 95 gr noslet BT spitzer with winchester primer. My rifle shot best with barrel free floated.

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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2005, 12:32:31 PM »
Norseman - care to PM me that load data?
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2005, 01:04:09 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2005, 01:11:14 PM »
Sorry, I'm goin the other way with mine for yotes, I have 65gr Vmax and 55gr CT ballistic silvertip loads to work on. As soon as I get some of the Fusion 95gr ammo, I'll post the results, it's backordered right now.

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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2005, 04:14:26 AM »
So far for me...42.5 grains Reloader 22...Remington nickle cases...Remington 9-1/2 primers.Nosler 95grain Silver Ballistic Tip..COAL...2.777"..it's a max load .....what may be safe in my rifle may not be safe in yours....so reduce 5% and work up looking for pressure signs...

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