bigedp51
11-06-2010, 03:10 AM
I have a new Stevens .243 I'm loading for, I no longer hunt and I do not shoot in competition. The longest we can shoot at our range is 100 yards so blistering velocity is "NOT" a requirement.
My question is "without" going to what you would normally conceder reduced loads of pistol powder can accurate loads be achieved by just using normal starting loading data. I just want to punch small groups in the target and not shoot high or near max pressure loadings.
I'm asking this for several reasons.
1. I normally start at mid range loadings and work up to higher pressures and have never attempted to look for accuracy loads at the "low end" of the spectrum.
2. Pressures at or below 43,000 cup save wear and tear and are much easer on the bore. Do any of you have any ideas for "light" accuracy loads, or should I put the .243 to bed and shoot my .22 and settle for the kids happy meal. :'(
As you can see below this isn't my first .243 and my Rock Chucker is over 37 years old.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o254/bigedp51/IMGP7181.jpg
My question is "without" going to what you would normally conceder reduced loads of pistol powder can accurate loads be achieved by just using normal starting loading data. I just want to punch small groups in the target and not shoot high or near max pressure loadings.
I'm asking this for several reasons.
1. I normally start at mid range loadings and work up to higher pressures and have never attempted to look for accuracy loads at the "low end" of the spectrum.
2. Pressures at or below 43,000 cup save wear and tear and are much easer on the bore. Do any of you have any ideas for "light" accuracy loads, or should I put the .243 to bed and shoot my .22 and settle for the kids happy meal. :'(
As you can see below this isn't my first .243 and my Rock Chucker is over 37 years old.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o254/bigedp51/IMGP7181.jpg