90 Grn Nosler E-Tip loads

[ironheadmike81]

Has anyone had any success with These yet?

I am loading for a 12 VLP in .243..stock 9.25 twist

Thanks for any feedback!

[1Shot]

..Never used them. But the 90gr Nos BT's over H4350 work perfect for me..My state still allows lead..Plus I have a bunch...I tried the Sie. 85gr HPBT Gamekings in my Winny this year & was impressed with the exit hole through the rib cage.. Half dollar size hole in the hide..Easy to find blood trail & only went about 40yds..Next will be neck shot's for DRT's..

[bigedp51]

I just don't know why anyone would want to use such a light weight 90 grain bullet when far larger bullet are available. (light humor) ;D



It started with the Remington Bronze Point then Nosler joined the band wagon and switched to the Polymer tip and Hornady followed with the V-Max. You cant go wrong with any of these bullets "but" for some reason bench rest shooters prefer the Hornady V-Max bullet for accuracy. None of the deer I have ever shot with them showed any preference, and for some reason the deer wouldn't talk to me about it. ::)

[ironheadmike81]

First range day results; 12 VLP .243, 90 grn Nosler E-Tips all.

These are 3 shot average speeds, 30 deg. 78% humidity

41 Grns H414- 3205 fps 41.5 Grns H414- 3236 fps

41 grns H4350-3141 fps 41.5 grns H4350- 3189 fps

44.5 grns Rl19-3259 fps 45 grns R19- 3290

The 45 grn R19 load was the best shooter for me.

My rifle liked these .403 B.C. copper pills

[ironheadmike81]

Oh, I forgot to name the CCI 250 primer.

All bullets were seated to a .006 jump

[1Shot]

..Should do the job.. ;D...I'm running 42.5grs H4350 & Fed 210's for the Sie 85's