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Thread: Reloading .243, tricks, tips and advice

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    Thanks for the advice everyone involved.

    Given that the Hornady Precision Hunter preformed the best out of the factory ammo, would it be fair to assume that setting the seating depth die to the same OAL as the precision hunter loads could be a good option to start with length? Even with a Speer SPBT that is 85gr (not 90gr as the eldx).

    The 87g Vmax sounds absolutely devastating! Gutted that I cant find any around these parts. (pun fully intended).

    I think I'll give the Speer 85gr SPBT a go and see how it reacts.

    Given that ADI powders have disappeared across the country, does anyone have nay suggestions on other options? I have seen some Hodgdon Varget and 414 about

 

 

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