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Getting ready to reload for my 243

Cava3r4

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Jul 11, 2009
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Location
Scottsdale
I use Varget very successfully in my .223, .243, and .308.
I've shot prairie dogs with the .243 at 700 yards and have done the NRA highpower with the .223 at 200, 300, and 600 yards, and Palma match at 800, 900, 1000 yards with the .308.
It is a very good powder and it is NOT temperature sensitive.
I'd go to the Hogdens web site and ask them for your bullet weight.
 

Cava3r4

Regular Member
Joined
Jul 11, 2009
Messages
51
Location
Scottsdale
I am using a 75 grain hornady vmax bullet (because that is what the reloader shop had in stock).
I was using 39.3 grains of varget and a standard winchester brand large rifle primer.
Of course, reduce you loads 10 percent and work up from there. All DISCLAIMERS apply as your rifle, chamber, etc is DIFFERENT then mine!
HTH
Bob
 
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