243 all around bullet choice

[Osage1978]

+1 on the Lapua brass. Have you ever tried the Saterlee method for finding a charge weight?

No sir I've never even heard of it

 

[SPOONBILL]

 

[SPOONBILL]

This video will explain it all. Basically you are looking for your velocity node. When I complete this I use Eric Cortinas method for finding my seating depth

 

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There is a part 2 to the Eric Cortina video. These guys are f class and prs shooters with a lot of reloading information, even for guys who may only hunt.

 

[Osage1978]

There is a part 2 to the Eric Cortina video. These guys are f class and prs shooters with a lot of reloading information, even for guys who may only hunt.

I actually watched that 2 part video series earlier lol great minds think alike

 

[swampratt]

I actually saw some 87gr V-Max at Academy in Owasso last week and probably should have grabbed them. I was leaning heavily towards that bullet actually but the Nosler is a little tougher built bullet which I think might hold up better on deer if bone is struck but the V-Max is definitely an option

I did some testing of the 87 V-Max before I ever used it on a live deer.
I have shot a few deer with it since then and all were dead right there or only a couple jumps and then end.
Read here.

.243 87 gr. V-Max penetration test impressive and 165 GK HPBT!!!!

So i have this varmit bullet and will be shooting deer with it. Got some naysayers stating it will blow up on impact..HHHMMM Had shot 4 layers of cardboard box and was rewarded with 4 tiny holes.. This lead to more testing.. I shot a 55 gallon steel barrel In one side out the other no...

www.okshooters.com

 

[SPOONBILL]

Nice spoonie in you avatar Swampratt

 

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I actually watched that 2 part video series earlier lol great minds think alike

Do you have a chronograph?

 

[Osage1978]

Do you have a chronograp

No but I'm going to get one