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    243 loads

    Hi , anybody got a pet 243 load that works well for them. I'm currently working up a load for a sako 75..

    Thanks in advance.

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    85 grn Interbond (or Sierra HP)
    3270 fps (20" barrel)
    43 grns Hybrid V 100
    Tiny groups, kills like a hammer.

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    "Hunting and fishing" fucking over licenced firearms owners since ages ago.

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    Thank you both

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    Noslar 85gr partition / 43.5grs AR 2209 for 3160 fps ( Max load in manual) Like the 80-90 gr bullets better than the 100 gr.

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    in my standard length barrel savage mod 111 43.5gr 2209 85gr sierra bthp 3099fps groups very well at 100m

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    43-44 grains 2209. Sierra 85 grain hollow point boat tail.

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    Loaded some 87gr SP Hornady for my son's mate in his Howa getting sub MOA @400m.43gr 2209. He is stoked. 43gr 2209 85gr Sierra in Sako 75.Either 42 or 43gr 2209 with 95gr SST in T3. My son put 1 of these pills in a 11pt red in the throat @210m the other day.

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    @gadgetman ,what are those pills you loaded for me ? Some big exit holes so far

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    Quote Originally Posted by Munsey View Post
    @gadgetman ,what are those pills you loaded for me ? Some big exit holes so far

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    Sierra 85gr HPBT Gamekings.
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    Have gone with 100gn sierra bullets. 2217 powder.

 

 

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