Im having a hard time finding a factory load that will shoot MOA groups or even Sub MOA groups. Can anyone tell me what is the most accurate Factory Load for a Model 10 Predator Hunter Max 1 in .243 with a Fluted 24in heavy barrel with a 1 in 9.25 twist. I'm tired of wasting time and money on bullets that won't group for anything. I know the rifle if fully capable of shooting .50 and smaller. Just need to know where to start. This is just a temporary solution. After the first of the year I'm going to start reloading again once I recover from the divorce and buy new reloading equipment. Thanks in advance for any help.
Last edited by harley4u2c; 10-27-2014 at 03:11 AM. Reason: typo
i had good luck with sako 100gr gameheads
Hornady 100gr Shot well in my Savage 243.
Savage contacted me back and said the test load is Federal 70 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip. Berger reccomended the 95gr Classic Hunter. Just not ready to reload yet. Finding the Federal 70 grain is impossible. Guess I'm gonna try the 95gr VLD and see how it does.
Also Savage wanted me to send the rifle back for testing. They said it should shoot MOA or better groups with my particular rifle. Should I send it in and let them see if any fine tuning is needed?
Last edited by harley4u2c; 10-27-2014 at 11:11 PM. Reason: add on.
It is a pain to have to do that but maybe that is the thing to do. Might want to reconsider the Berger....they can be really finicky to develop a load for. That is the bullet I'm working with right now and so far "no joy". I would opt for a Sierra 85gr HPBT over 43.5 of H4831 or IMR 4831. Never had a 243 that would not shoot that load. Not really fast but a good way to see what your barrel does with it.Should I send it in and let them see if any fine tuning is needed?
if you have only tried 2 loads domt send it back, and as wbm stated VLDs are sensitive to seating depth so factory VLD loaded ammo is not a good test if your rifle is already having accuracy problems
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