davewh100 Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 is there anyone loading your own through a tikka t3x super varmint bit confused some saying the n140 is good and some saying the n160 is better but they dont have the varmint barrel think mine is 1-10 twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Calibre would be helpful. And chosen bullet weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 sorry 243 🙈 and was think hornady 75g head Just now, davewh100 said: sorry 243 🙈 and was think hornady 75g head will only be used for fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cervusman Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 N140 start load is 34gr for 2848fps, max 39gr for 3169fps N160 start load is 43.2gr for 2946fps, max 46.9 for 3239fps from the Vit website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 I have only used reloader 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Not all barrels shoot the same even if you have the same make and model you will have to work a load up to suite your rifle and when you have stick to same brass primers and heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 21 hours ago, davewh100 said: will only be used for fox If you have to use 75 g bullets , then the v140 route works out cheaper in the long run , as it uses around 25 % less powder for negligible speed difference. At shorter (sub 200yard) ranges this would work well. Myself, if fox is the target , and you want to reach out further , 58g vmax would be my choice , much flatter trajectory, less guesswork on holdover, and devastating on charlie at 3400 fps. Downside is more powder at 39 gn of 140 , and slightly increased barrel wear, but unless youre shooting one every 2 minutes , not worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Rewulf said: If you have to use 75 g bullets , then the v140 route works out cheaper in the long run , as it uses around 25 % less powder for negligible speed difference. At shorter (sub 200yard) ranges this would work well. Myself, if fox is the target , and you want to reach out further , 58g vmax would be my choice , much flatter trajectory, less guesswork on holdover, and devastating on charlie at 3400 fps. Downside is more powder at 39 gn of 140 , and slightly increased barrel wear, but unless youre shooting one every 2 minutes , not worth thinking about. thanks for the info much appreciated dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 thanks all for the replays dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo yorks Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 N160 would probably be the better powder, gives you a good case fill and speed. Also for the 75 grain area seems to be the ideal powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Jimbo yorks said: N160 would probably be the better powder, gives you a good case fill and speed. Also for the 75 grain area seems to be the ideal powder 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 To be honest, I doubt if you would notice the difference. The foxes certainly wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 54 minutes ago, Vince Green said: To be honest, I doubt if you would notice the difference. The foxes certainly wouldn't 100% but it is good fun playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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