I want to start reloading .243 for a new Axis I just acquired and I'm pretty much ready to go except for one important thing. I'm overwhelmed with bullet powder combinations and don't know where to start. What I would like to do is put together a smokin varmint load based around a 58 to 70 grain bullet (really not sure what bullet to go with) and a deer hunting load with the Barnes TTSX in mind as I've read good reports on these.

Since I'm posting I'll also mention I have a couple nice model 99's in .250 and .300 sav and I think I may give reloading these a try as well. I don't shoot them that much but there isn't much available from the factory any more, particularly for the .250.

Thanks
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