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.243 load info on .55 grain Balistic Tips
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06/18/14 12:26 AM
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JustWingem
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Looking to build a load for varmints in a heavy barrel Ruger that has been sitting in the safe. I believe it is a 1:9 twist.
Anyone here have info on this particular load?
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Re: .243 load info on .55 grain Balistic Tips
[Re: JustWingem]
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06/18/14 06:36 AM
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fishinintx
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Light Foot
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I dont load a 55 but have loaded a 58 Vmax. My starting loads were IMR4350 at 45.5 from the Lyman 49th edition, max load was compressed at 50(3776 fps), so be careful. I didnt Chrono but velocity should be around 3300. I will check if I can find some data for the 55 for you. I wonder if the 1 in 9 will stabilize the 55 grn bullets. Typically as in a 223 the 1-9 twist needs a 60 grn or better if Im not mistaken. The 65 grn vmax is awesome for coyotes btw.
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Re: .243 load info on .55 grain Balistic Tips
[Re: JustWingem]
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06/18/14 03:25 PM
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oldoak2000
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I too run 58gr Vmax in .243, but getting excellent accuracy using H4895 powder (~41gr - see load data at hodgdon site). My gun is 1/10 twist. Don't have chrono, but velo is way up there around 3700 (see hodgdon load data) without high pressures. These rounds shoot like a laser. Liquifies a 'yotes insides without any pelt damage.
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Re: .243 load info on .55 grain Balistic Tips
[Re: JustWingem]
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06/25/14 03:25 PM
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Txkiller
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the terminator
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H4895 will push a 55 a little over 4000fps I can't wait to reload for my .243!
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