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 anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/20/17 09:27 PM
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Matt Hejl
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I want to see if maybe my gun just doesnt shoot 100gr well, but dont want to buy a whole box to see. Will definitely pay you for them and shipping, just dont want to buy a whole box to test.
I guess anything in that range...give or take 10grains.
thanks
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 01:35 AM
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Are you looking for hunting bullets, or target bullets? I might have some soft point bullets, and/or hollow point bullets in that weight range. I have a box of over 5,000 .243 bullets that I bought from another hand-loader when he was getting out of it. I had to go through and sort them by weight, and bullet type, into individual bags. I have more than I would ever be able to shoot in a lifetime even if it was the only caliber I was shooting-which it's not.
I can check tomorrow for that specific weight. I will PM you tomorrow with quantities, and type, of bullets that I have.
A hog is nothing more than a bullet receptacle.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 01:42 AM
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Matt, I'll see what I have in my stash tomorrow and if I have any, I'll be glad to donate a hand full of them for your testing.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 02:07 AM
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Are you looking for hunting bullets, or target bullets? I might have some soft point bullets, and/or hollow point bullets in that weight range. I have a box of over 5,000 .243 bullets that I bought from another hand-loader when he was getting out of it. I had to go through and sort them by weight, and bullet type, into individual bags. I have more than I would ever be able to shoot in a lifetime even if it was the only caliber I was shooting-which it's not.
I can check tomorrow for that specific weight. I will PM you tomorrow with quantities, and type, of bullets that I have. really anything. All I have is 100gr and I think thats right on the edge of what my gun can stabilize. I want to know if my gun isnt shooting well (its a handi rifle), or if I am just trying to shoot too heavy of a projectile. So anything 75-85gr or so.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:22 AM
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are you looking for bullets or factory ammunition?
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:58 AM
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 02:20 PM
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Try some 87 grain Vmax with Varget. I've yet to see one that won't shoot 38.0 grains. BUT work up to it because it is well above published max.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 02:42 PM
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Are you looking for hunting bullets, or target bullets? I might have some soft point bullets, and/or hollow point bullets in that weight range. I have a box of over 5,000 .243 bullets that I bought from another hand-loader when he was getting out of it. I had to go through and sort them by weight, and bullet type, into individual bags. I have more than I would ever be able to shoot in a lifetime even if it was the only caliber I was shooting-which it's not.
I can check tomorrow for that specific weight. I will PM you tomorrow with quantities, and type, of bullets that I have. really anything. All I have is 100gr and I think thats right on the edge of what my gun can stabilize. I want to know if my gun isnt shooting well (its a handi rifle), or if I am just trying to shoot too heavy of a projectile. So anything 75-85gr or so. My handi in 22-250 rifle would not shoot worth a crap,,, poor barrels,,,, about 2 " groups at 100..... sold it quick !
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:12 PM
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Matt, where are you located? I have some Hornady 87gr soft points I will share.
When I first got my new .243, it would not shoot 100gr bullets well. I dropped back to 87's and it did fine. After a while, I tried the 100's again and they shot well. (barrel break-in? holding my mouth right? smiled upon by the reloading gods?)
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:31 PM
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:43 PM
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Are you looking for hunting bullets, or target bullets? I might have some soft point bullets, and/or hollow point bullets in that weight range. I have a box of over 5,000 .243 bullets that I bought from another hand-loader when he was getting out of it. I had to go through and sort them by weight, and bullet type, into individual bags. I have more than I would ever be able to shoot in a lifetime even if it was the only caliber I was shooting-which it's not.
I can check tomorrow for that specific weight. I will PM you tomorrow with quantities, and type, of bullets that I have. really anything. All I have is 100gr and I think thats right on the edge of what my gun can stabilize. I want to know if my gun isnt shooting well (its a handi rifle), or if I am just trying to shoot too heavy of a projectile. So anything 75-85gr or so. My handi in 22-250 rifle would not shoot worth a crap,,, poor barrels,,,, about 2 " groups at 100..... sold it quick ! Having a hard time with this 243, but my handi 22-250 will stack shots on top of each other from 100yds
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:44 PM
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Matt, where are you located? I have some Hornady 87gr soft points I will share.
When I first got my new .243, it would not shoot 100gr bullets well. I dropped back to 87's and it did fine. After a while, I tried the 100's again and they shot well. (barrel break-in? holding my mouth right? smiled upon by the reloading gods?) I am in between Hillsboro and West off of I35
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 03:45 PM
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 05:52 PM
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Those are known to be hit or miss. Mostly miss. Pie plate accuracy is common from all the friends I know who have had them. What bullet and powder have you been using? What is the twist on those barrels?
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 06:18 PM
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1:10 I believe.
I was using 32-33gr Varget under the 100gr spitzer bullet I believe.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 07:12 PM
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87 gr Hornadys are in the mail.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 07:31 PM
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87 gr Hornadys are in the mail. thanks man...i hope this clears things up. Appreciate it...let me know how much you are out and I will get it to you. thanks again
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 11:07 PM
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My gift to a fellow THFer. I'll let you buy me a burger next time I'm in your town.
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/21/17 11:15 PM
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My gift to a fellow THFer. I'll let you buy me a burger next time I'm in your town. Thats easy...actually if you ever need iphone repairs, holler. Ill give you a good discount. thanks again Matt
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Re: anyone have any 85gr .243 bullets
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02/23/17 08:54 PM
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Matt, I just got back into town and checked my supplies:
I've got 70 and 85 grain Sierras and 70 and 85 grain Noslers.
Let me know which ones you want to try and how many you need. PM a mailing address and I'll get them in the mail to you tomorrow.
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