Have found a Load that seems to show promise for my new 243 1 in 8 twist barrel with 105g molly Berger VLDs, av VL is 3,126 SD= 9.4 with n160 & Lapua brass, I have used very Light neck tension 0.01 when neck sizing with redding comp bushing dies 2.72, and seated bullet long so as to self seat upon bolt closure, Do you guys find using Very Light neck tension when seating berger Vlds to lands yields best results for Long range shooting with your rifles.
BERGER 105g VLD with 243.
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Re: BERGER 105g VLD with 243.
Thats smoking. if I remember correctly 3050 was all I could get out of mine
Thats smoking. if I remember correctly 3050 was all I could get out of mine
Re: BERGER 105g VLD with 243.
Reason Im curious is I just got 1500 Berger 105 VLD Hunting bullets. I am going to hBN coat a few and will be shooting them thru a 6mm Rem with 28 inch barrel. What powder are you using?
Reason Im curious is I just got 1500 Berger 105 VLD Hunting bullets. I am going to hBN coat a few and will be shooting them thru a 6mm Rem with 28 inch barrel. What powder are you using?
Re: BERGER 105g VLD with 243.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paul T</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chrono fine, Was able to reach 3,240 fps but backed off as barrel wouldnt last too long at those speeds. </div></div>
Yeah, that extra 114 fps will smoke that barrel a lot faster.
Screw that, push it as fast as you can safely while maintaining the highest level of accuracy possible.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Reason Im curious is I just got 1500 Berger 105 VLD Hunting bullets. I am going to hBN coat a few and will be shooting them thru a 6mm Rem with 28 inch barrel. What powder are you using? </div></div>
Just worked up a load for a 6mm AI with the 105 VLD and fire forming with R22 was getting a little over 3200 with a 30" Rock 5R. Somewhere between 46-48 gr of R22 with a coated bullet should get you between 3150 and 3200 from a standard 6mm. Remember, start low and use caution.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paul T</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chrono fine, Was able to reach 3,240 fps but backed off as barrel wouldnt last too long at those speeds. </div></div>
Yeah, that extra 114 fps will smoke that barrel a lot faster.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Reason Im curious is I just got 1500 Berger 105 VLD Hunting bullets. I am going to hBN coat a few and will be shooting them thru a 6mm Rem with 28 inch barrel. What powder are you using? </div></div>
Just worked up a load for a 6mm AI with the 105 VLD and fire forming with R22 was getting a little over 3200 with a 30" Rock 5R. Somewhere between 46-48 gr of R22 with a coated bullet should get you between 3150 and 3200 from a standard 6mm. Remember, start low and use caution.
Re: BERGER 105g VLD with 243.
XXX, Berger Load, Caution Hot Load Work up carefully, Lapau Brass, 2.72 bushing, Neck sized only,CCibr, 46.6g Vihtavuori N160, 105g Molly Berger Vld, Oal 72.75 Bullet seats into Lands upon closing of bolt, 120Y group. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o237/paulglrs2/bergertarget.jpg
XXX, Berger Load, Caution Hot Load Work up carefully, Lapau Brass, 2.72 bushing, Neck sized only,CCibr, 46.6g Vihtavuori N160, 105g Molly Berger Vld, Oal 72.75 Bullet seats into Lands upon closing of bolt, 120Y group. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o237/paulglrs2/bergertarget.jpg
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