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Posted: 7/23/2009 2:42:32 PM EDT
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I just purchased a new to me .243 Win Remington 700 bolt gun.
I have a good supply of brass and 80gr Jacketed Soft Points, 85gr HPBT, and 107gr HPBT. I measured my twist rate on the barrel and it comes out just alittle faster than 1:10......more about 1:9.75 (measured a few times to make sure) I have a few manuals and data from shooting friends to reference. The powders that are used or quoted seem to be on the slower side of the powder chart. I only have VihtaVuori N-140 and a good supply of it and it is in the ballpark of powders recommended for use, but none of the manuals actually specify N-140. (N-150 was quoted in a few of the manuals) My question to you all is this: Will N-140 work in .243 Win with the bullets listed above? Not looking for blazing high velocities. (Disclaimer: If I do use this powder I will be starting low and working my load up) Thanks for your input in advance! |
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Thanks CCW & ScudRunner for the responses.
I just wanted to double check here before I went on this path. It looked like it might be a good powder especially for the lighter bullets but going to try it and work up and see if I can find a good sweet spot with this powder and my gun! |
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Quoted: VV will send their load pamphlet to you. I haven't checked their web site lately, it's possible they have data on line, too. http://www.vihtavuori-lapua.com/pdfs/Rifle-Reloading-Data-2006.pdf |
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