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Roger's Wed. Range Report

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01 April 2004, 17:43
bartsche
Roger's Wed. Range Report
#1. 168gr.fmjbt GW 52gr. 7383, win mag primer 2514 to 2590 ft./sec. good accuracy just a trace of unburned powder.

#2 8mmX.404IMP 175gr. psp Sierra win mag primer, 62gr. 7383 -MILD, 2369 to 2457 ft./sec.Just great all powder burned, 10 shots touch

#3 .243 65gr.V max. 25gr. IMR4198 Wlr primer 2730 to 2806 ft./sec. 11 shot 1/2" group. Thank you seafire/B17G.

#4 .243 75gr. HP Sierra 21 gr. 2400, WLR primer oal 2.642" 2606 to 2666ft./sec. 12 shots you could cover with a nickle. REDUCED LOAD

#5 .243 &5gr. HP Hornady, 21gr. 2400, WLR oal 2.716" 2629 to 2684, Totally Impressive , 9 shots 3/8" group .REDUCED LOAD

#6 .243 58gr. V max. 42.5gr. WCC846, Win Mag. primer, 3511 to 3679 ft./sec. 15 shots All touch 3/8" x3/4"

#7 .243 80gr. Sierra psp. 35gr. WCC844,Win. case, WLR primer 3033 to 3072ft./sec. 5 shot 3/8" group. Awesome

#8 Same load as #7, RP case, 2927 to 3026 6 shot 1/2" group.

What happened to me today in reduced load shooting was akin to a religious experience. I also ordered a bunch of Blue Dot tonite. My CZ 527 .222 American Classic can be picked up FRI. I held it today and it's feel and appearance are impressive. Every one i've talked to that owns one has high praise. Let's hope. Thanks to those who got me started on this reduced loads kick. roger
01 April 2004, 23:48
BEJ
What powder would you recommend for reduced loads in .243 if you had to choose one ?? Appreciate the information you and Seafire have provided.
02 April 2004, 03:03
Hot Core
Hey Roger, Not bad at all for 10yds. How did they do at 100yds??? April Fool!
02 April 2004, 07:59
bartsche
"What powder would you recommend for reduced loads in .243 if you had to choose one ?? "

I'm not experieced enough to give a recommendation. In my 47 years of reloading I seldom worked up or used any reduced loads. This is all new and exciting to me. I always thought reduced loads would be difficult to stableize. Happily I was wrong.One guy you might contact is seafire/B17G. I'm kinda following his lead. roger