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    Load Dev this morning


    After 1100 rds on the 243 win it was time to do some load dev and make an adjustment to my charge.

    I shot the top row straight 3 shot groups at 100.

    Bottom row was shot round robin 1 shot from each charge weight at a time.


    I'm think 42.3grs is where I need to be at as 42.1 and 42.5 also perform well, but with a flyer in each groups.

    What do you guys think?

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    wheres the pic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by LongRange View Post
    wheres the pic?
    Good call!

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    42.3 is it...try adjusting seating .005 both ways and shoot it again or just shoot 3-5 rounds at 300yds and see how it looks...it may be on its last leg too.

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    Those two groups with the 42.3 measured just about .400 center to center, so not to shabby for a last leg lol.

    Remember these are 6mm holes!

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    yep and at 1100 your coming up on the last leg quick...i want to build a 6mm but the barrel would be shot out before i was done tweaking the load LOL!!

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    Ya good thing I have a matching barrel on the shelf ready to go!

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    Lookin' good, Sarge.

    What weight bullet is that & what powder you using?
    'Scuse me while I whip this out...!

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    105 amax.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LoneWolf View Post
    Ya good thing I have a matching barrel on the shelf ready to go!
    Are you going to shoot the barrel on it now until it's done? Curious to know the round count when it goes south.

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    Ya, I won't pull it unless I decided to go shoot a big match. Can't have a barrel go south in the middle of the big show! Last one I pulled at 1400. I'm going to push this one a bit.

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    Let me know...if I do a 6mm I'm pretty set on a 243AI...if you can get 1500 through that barrel I think an AI might get 900-1000 before needing to be set back.

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    well played wolf..........after 1k worth of pills tossed out the barrel?...things are bound to change.
    42.3 it is.
    you gonna play with seating depths as well?
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiesindian View Post
    well played wolf..........after 1k worth of pills tossed out the barrel?...things are bound to change.
    42.3 it is.
    you gonna play with seating depths as well?
    Maybe a little. I actually have to re-measure distance to the lands. I don't know how much closer I can get to be honest.... That is why everyone move to the 6 Creedmoor, 6XC, or 6x47L.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LongRange View Post
    yep and at 1100 your coming up on the last leg quick...i want to build a 6mm but the barrel would be shot out before i was done tweaking the load LOL!!
    you too a?........Ive been eyeing 6mm as well but a 6mmbr instead. brass aint cheap though.............
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiesindian View Post
    you too a?........Ive been eyeing 6mm as well but a 6mmbr instead. brass aint cheap though.............
    If you're going that route go 6 Dasher and still reach 3000fps with a 105. Otherwise just shoot a 6.5.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LoneWolf View Post
    Maybe a little. I actually have to re-measure distance to the lands. I don't know how much closer I can get to be honest.... That is why everyone move to the 6 Creedmoor, 6XC, or 6x47L.
    understood.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LoneWolf View Post
    If you're going that route go 6 Dasher and still reach 3000fps with a 105. Otherwise just shoot a 6.5.
    that's what im currently shooting................but wouldnt ya know it........DanSavage posted excellent results with his 6mmbr and expensive 105 barts bullets!
    my model 10 FCP with HS stock and 5R 11.25 is tired. It just gives me an excuse to add to my addiction.....................ya dun did it again Dan!
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiesindian View Post
    that's what im currently shooting................but wouldnt ya know it........DanSavage posted excellent results with his 6mmbr and expensive 105 barts bullets!
    my model 10 FCP with HS stock and 5R 11.25 is tired. It just gives me an excuse to add to my addiction.....................****** Dan!
    I get it and 6br is unquestionably accurate, but I just don't see the point of shooting a slow 6 haha.

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    One more note, this brass is on its 4th firing. I still don't have an annealing setup, so I would imagine that it would make a difference as well!

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    Good point. What are the average speeds from a 6mm br with 105,s

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    I believe the 2800 Area. 3000-3150 is what makes them advantageous over the 6.5's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LoneWolf View Post
    I get it and 6br is unquestionably accurate, but I just don't see the point of shooting a slow 6 haha.
    That's exactly why I took the 6BR reamer to the 6.5x55 case. With the 105's it doesn't give up much to the 6.5's
    and that Lapua brass is dirt cheap for the x55
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    Guess it doesn't really matter. If ya cant afford $15, you won't be buying much anyways

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    Yeah, I've toyed and toyed with the idea of a 6mm, but just can't stomach the barrel life yet. I've looked hard at the 6 SLR.

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    I can easily get 3350 with the 105 and H4350, but I'm pushing them at 3150 for the increased accuracy. An added benefit is longer barrel life and increased brass life. How much more life? Who knows, but it's gotta be worth something...

    I haven't tried loading any 105s in the 243AI to see what it's capable of velocity wise. I'm too happy with its .25" groups with 75gr Sierras to mess with it.
    Originally Posted by keeki
    Guess it doesn't really matter. If ya cant afford $15, you won't be buying much anyways

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