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  1. Stallard

    .243 M77 Hawkeye Tactical load report

    I am pleased with this rifle. The load was decent and when I tried the BR2 primers, it became excellent. .243 Load data 85gr Sierra Spitzer Lapua brass 2 step sizing;1st body die, 2nd lee collet 37.4 gr Varget CCI BR-2 -.005 off lands (light neck tension)
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    Ruger Hawkeye Tactical .243 likes a clean bore

    I have just over a hundred rounds in the Ruger M77 and so far my foulers have been spot on. One thing I've noticed with my Hawkeye, it likes a clean bore. I was narrowing down a node for 85gr sierra with varget. 3 loads tested; 36.9 gr, 37.2, & 37.4. Each load was tested with 4 shots, the...
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    Replicating the Federal Gold medal match ammo?

    Has anyone here figured out the load recipe's for Federals .308 GMM ammo?
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    Favorite .243 Bullet

    I recently purchased a New M77 Hawkeye Tactical in .243 Win(1-9 twist)and am working through the projectiles. I started with the 90gr Nosler BT, and will try the 85Gr Sierra Gameking Next. Any other suggestions?
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    Neck tension based on propellants

    My question is: Should the neck tension when using spherical powders be snug compared to extruded. I am shooting Single Shot Bolt action. The question popped into my brain when I saw Speer's data suggesting Magnum primers be used with all ball powders to aid in combustion, as well as a firm...
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    Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical

    At the risk of bringing up already covered information, I am considering purchasing a Hawkeye Tactical in .243. Does anyone here have any insights on this rifle? I appreciate the help.