hodge911 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) hi all having just bought a ruger m77 mk2 in .243 flavour and wanting to try getting into reloading for it [ with guidance from 2 very experienced mates] do any of you nice people have any 243 bullet heads in different gr I could have/ purchase from you only need a few of each different makes / weights to try so we can find a load that my new toy likes . want to try and develop loads for fox and roe so if you have ant lying around that you could spare a couple of let me know please . don't really want to [or can afford at the min] to be buying box after box from the shop to find the right ones thanks in advance hodge. pic of new toy Edited October 19, 2014 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot1979 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nothing to spare I'm afraid but I have the exact same rifle. I've tried all sorts of pills and can recommend Nosler 70gr and 95gr Btips, 100gr Sierra SP, and 62gr Barnes varmint grenades. All the above will shoot ragged hole groups or tighter at 100yds,I did try some 55gr Nosler Btips and 55gr Hornady and got small groups but nothing as tight the 62gr grenades, they're silly accurate and devastating to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 hodge I have a selection of different kinds of .243 bullets in a variety of weights and constructions Initially sourced for an expansion test but that is history between 3 and 15 of each Hornady 87gr Interlock, 100gr Interlock, 95gr SST, 87gr Vmax, 75gr VMax, 105gr Amax, 85gr Spitzer SP, 58gr Vmax Scierra 100gr Prohunter, 85gr Gameking Nosler 95gr BT, 100gr Partition Barnes 85gr TSX Berger 105gr VLD Hunting Speer 105gr SP PM me am open to offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Nothing to spare I'm afraid but I have the exact same rifle. I've tried all sorts of pills and can recommend Nosler 70gr and 95gr Btips, 100gr Sierra SP, and 62gr Barnes varmint grenades. All the above will shoot ragged hole groups or tighter at 100yds,I did try some 55gr Nosler Btips and 55gr Hornady and got small groups but nothing as tight the 62gr grenades, they're silly accurate and devastating to use. pm sent mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Problem is its face to face on such things! For one bullet for both I recommend Nosler 95 grn B/Tip vhit N160 run fast, just don't use a short range brain shot on Roe. You cant re-invent the wheel with a .243 win its a well trodden path don't waste too much barrel life trying lots of different loads trying to squeeze out another 1/4 MOA on the range and try and test them well past 100 yards which shows very little of use all decently constructed loads will work very well at such a range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 finally got to try my new toy yesterday only had 14 factory rounds that came with rife so decided to use them in groups of 3 put target board up and went back 100yds first round was fluffed by me as I had never fired the gun before and did not know what the timney trigger felt like next 3 rounds were to the left and low but all 3 were touching adjusted scope a little and next 3 were in same position as first three give or take a 1/4" but again all 3 touching then I realised I had not adjusted the scope just moved the disc with numbers round and that to adjust the scope the turret needs to be turned DOH!! SO ADJUST PROPERLY and next three touching [ in the picture they are the ones to the lower right] adjust a click or 2 back next 3 touching then the last single round and all the last 7 rounds are in pic the bullseye is 1/2" DIA so i,m more than happy with it . so I,m now wondering do I really need to go down the lines of reloading if it shoots like that with factory rounds which were Winchester 80gr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 finally got to try my new toy yesterday only had 14 factory rounds that came with rife so decided to use them in groups of 3 put target board up and went back 100yds first round was fluffed by me as I had never fired the gun before and did not know what the timney trigger felt like next 3 rounds were to the left and low but all 3 were touching adjusted scope a little and next 3 were in same position as first three give or take a 1/4" but again all 3 touching then I realised I had not adjusted the scope just moved the disc with numbers round and that to adjust the scope the turret needs to be turned DOH!! SO ADJUST PROPERLY and next three touching [ in the picture they are the ones to the lower right] adjust a click or 2 back next 3 touching then the last single round and all the last 7 rounds are in pic the bullseye is 1/2" DIA so i,m more than happy with it . so I,m now wondering do I really need to go down the lines of reloading if it shoots like that with factory rounds which were Winchester 80gr It looks as though the previous owner has done the work for you. I'd be inclined to make haste slowly provided you have a source of the same ammo. Then while you're shooting, you can work out what necessary equipment you'll need is going to cost, etc, etc which then, with your usage, will tell you if reloading is worth it or not - unless, of course you simply want to do so. Just save the brass in case you might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 help or the first time ever on here I am having a problem to put a picture on every time I double click the image from my desktop it comes up with "no file selected " I am doing the same way I have always put pictures on but no joy this time any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 It looks as though the previous owner has done the work for you. I'd be inclined to make haste slowly provided you have a source of the same ammo. Then while you're shooting, you can work out what necessary equipment you'll need is going to cost, etc, etc which then, with your usage, will tell you if reloading is worth it or not - unless, of course you simply want to do so. Just save the brass in case you might. yeah he had the gun bedded and a timney trigger kit fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging125 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I was going to try reloading for a new howa1500 in 243. Fired some sako 100gn factory loads and they could not be improved. That's what it still gets fed now 3 years on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 If it is not broken then don't try and fix it.... The round you just used sound fine to me, yes reloading is cheaper but you do need to use up a lot of rounds to come any where close to producing a cheap product. Nothing wrong in reloading but no matter how pin hole accurate the round is, the same factor in a miss in either a factory or home load is us........Granted the miss is cheaper but a bolting fox or bounding roe is still the same.... What is the cost in a full set up divided by the cost of factory rounds and the number of outings? I bet you will have shot every fox/deer in your area before you run out of rounds..... However good luck.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I doubt you will use enough ammo to save any money reloading is another hobby for most people. I have my 243 with me most days and still wouldnt benifit from reloading maybe if you do alot of paper punching might see a return But if it shoots as you say just enjoy the rifle for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 But it is still a good feeling when you use your own loads when out hunting, don't think any of my CF have had more than a very few factory load through them.... Prefer home loads give me something to do when its peeing down outside and i don't fancy shooting in the rain.... You certainly got a good accurate gun Pete, kdubya spent a lot of time with it getting it so it is a sweet shooter...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Not only is that good grouping but also good shooting, I reload for 243 and 308, my 243 only liked sako ammo, which grouped well, but wanted to have a crack at reloading as sako wasn't the cheapest. I find it very rewarding and after a few thousand rounds have definitely saved money over the years. The main bulk of the ammo has been at paper testing loads or checking zero ( many times just for fun) but I could have saved money buying ammo if I had only used the rifles for zeroing and deer but what is the cost of my enjoyment. I never have to worry about being able to source the correct brand or bullet weight, the amount I reload started to calm down after a year or so but I learnt a hell of a lot about ballistics on the way. I have several real accurate loads for both rifles and just load as I need now with enough stock to probably last me a few years, I find it very satisfying using my own reloads when hunting, and a real good reason to escape to the shed when family life is hectic(especially when I briefed the children on how explosive the powder could be ) Reloading isn't for everyone but for many its a rewarding hobby in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) I have tried many times to add a pic to this thread but to no avail so can any of you nice peeps help .................... don't know whats gone wrong put loads of pics on in past but it wont let me this time Edited October 27, 2014 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) still cant get this chuffing pic on any one want to give me an email addy by pm and try and put it up for me Edited October 28, 2014 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Peter have a look at one of the threads cranfield put up apparently there is a fault with the server since the last site update he will post as soon as it is fixed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Peter have a look at one of the threads cranfield put up apparently there is a fault with the server since the last site update he will post as soon as it is fixed.. cheers mike found it ...................this explains it then............. cranfields notification ; Posted Yesterday, 07:20 PM Members are currently experiencing problems uploading to the Forum. This follows a Server upgrade carried out at the end of last week. Investigations are being carried out to find the root of the problem, so it can be repaired. Hopefully, this will not take much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) For Hodge911 Edit: I haven't a clue - please don't shoot the messenger! Edited October 28, 2014 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) its a sea horse!! glad you like the gun its a LOT of gun for a little money look after it. KW Edited October 28, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 sorry for the rubbish pic I,ll try and get a better one sorted but the lower left has 3 rounds touching the ones to the right are a group of 4 and then a single one to the top [ the red bull is 1/2" dia] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) this is a little clearer like I say lower left 3 rounds touching lower right 4 rounds touching then the single last round Edited October 28, 2014 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Nowt wrong with that grouping mate, that's a dead deer or fox out to 200 YDS no mither, I've got a 243 browning a bolt.i got it brand new in February of this year, it shoots ppu 90g and 100g same as your groupings. I've shot roe , red and fox this year. It's getting a trip out to Warwickshire in 2 weeks after muntjac, If it ain't broke, don't fix it ( as the saying goes) I've thought about going down the reloading route for the last couple of years, but don't need to. I might start reloading when I add the 308 to the gun cab though ha ha As others have said re loading is a new hobby, The decision is yours, Above all enjoy it all, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I thought it was another picture of Jesus. sorry Really thats good enough And well done on managing to post the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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