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Old 02-17-2011, 08:37 PM   #1
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Default .243 reloading data

Ok im reloading .243 nosler Combined Technology Ballistic Silvertip Bullets in 95 grains i was wondering if anyone else is reloading this bullet and can help me out by the way im shotting a howa 1500

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Old 02-17-2011, 10:53 PM   #2
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G'day bowhntr26, Welcome !

for the howa

IMR 7828 47 grs

Federal 210 Match Primers

gives 3255 fps MV

on the 24" barrel

reason why i say primer is a found something funny there

Remington 9 1/2 Prmers never got better than 3027 fps MV . thats 220 or so FPS LESS!

and a link for a good site..

http://www.reloadersnest.com/detail....0&LoadID=10100

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Old 02-18-2011, 07:52 AM   #3
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I load the 95 gr SST over IMR 4831, 42.2 grains is sub MOA at 200 yds.
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Old 02-18-2011, 08:11 AM   #4
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JLA try the CTB Silvertips , seriously .. tightest projectile for high spin barrels

it shocked me the difference they made at mid range 200-400

nice flyers
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Old 02-18-2011, 08:16 AM   #5
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Will do jack, i been playin with sierra MK in my 700, also great flyers
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Old 02-18-2011, 08:33 AM   #6
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at what sierra costs here, thats a dream , but i did a write up on .243 loads for big goaties here and got "FREEBIES" (no cash but ) ( dont buy Indian made Primers .. hint)
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