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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2015 10:48:46 GMT -5
What's nice about internet is you can learn how to reload and have great success. My first time reloading didn't go so well, I crushed the case trying to load the bullet. Very glad I didn't have a major catastrophe. Today I loaded 20 rounds for shooting coyotes. It took me some time but I managed to get it done. I love the Hornady 243 reloading dies and also really like the Lee tools. I have the Lee chamfer, and sizing tool for the drill. They all work great and make things easy. I only have a single stage reloader so it takes a while. Some day I'll upgrade to a quicker set up but this works great for now. 20 rounds for coyotes 87 Vmax loaded with 43 grains 4350.  |
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Post by beans on Oct 28, 2015 16:32:48 GMT -5
Very pretty looking rounds. Should be great coyote medicine. If you are trying to save pelts, consider the 55 gr nosler BT. I load these at a little over 4000 fps with 52.5 gr H414 with superb accuracy. Most woodchucks shot inside 250 yds when the speed was high would not have an exit hole. A real grenade that should also work good on coyotes. Complete energy dump and mushy inside, not mush damage outside. My fathers friend used to use 75 gr HPs in his 243 and literally tear woodchucks in half and I would bet they, and your reloads, would put a softball size exit hole in a pelt.
About a speedier set up? I recommend staying with a single stage for fine tuned reloads meant for serious accuracy and longer range shooting. You can precisely weigh everything and inspect everything with each stage.
The progressives are good for high volume pistol stuff but for precise reloads I would stay with the slow single stage. JMO.
It's fun isn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2015 17:36:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions I've been researching allot trying to find a bullet that wouldn't smoke the fur on coyotes I'll look those up.
This reloading is allot of fun and you get allot of satisfaction out of it. I might work on some more tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2015 17:43:22 GMT -5
? Have you ever tried the 6MM .243 58 GR V-MAX from Hornady? I can get those locally rather than ordering the nosler which would make things easier. If you don't think the Hornady will work as well I'll get the nosler.
Thanks for any advice.
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Post by beans on Oct 29, 2015 5:13:19 GMT -5
Never shot those but if they are accurate they should be close to the same, terminally, as the 55 NBT's, Buy some and see if they shoot. H414 and H380 worked well for me with the lighter bullets. Good luck
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Post by orion2000 on Oct 31, 2015 8:29:52 GMT -5
I had good luck with the 55gr Nosler 6mm bullets as well. Running Varget powder. Can't remember exact velocity. I hit an accuracy "sweet spot" before I got to max load and stopped. 3,500 FPS maybe ?
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Post by Richard on Nov 1, 2015 22:03:13 GMT -5
Unless you get involved in something like the "three gun" type competition or just like dumping a 30 round AR mag for s__ts and giggles, stick with the single stage reloading process. You will produce more accurate ammunition. I have been reloading for over 50 years now and have never owned a metallic cartridge progressive reloader; and I have loaded a ton of .38's, 9mm's, .45's .223's and a good selection of other rifle and hand gun cartridges. I do own a MEC 9000 progressive shot shell reloader as I was shooting a lot of trap. Today, more people are just buying shotgun shells since the price of lead shot went sky high. I am ready to sell that MEC.
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Post by csm19z5m on Jan 10, 2016 19:20:07 GMT -5
My advice to you is keep the single stage press. Reloading for most of us is not about quantity, it's quality. You will produce much better ammunition with that press you have than a turret or other. I have used a Rockchucker for decades and it has never failed me. If you have an AR and just want to go bang bang a lot then buy cheap ammo by the case online and have your "mad minute" now and then. Another bit of advice for you too; have yourself a 6mmBR built for varmint hunting. It has less recoil, is easier on barrels, uses less powder and is inherently accurate. You will never go back to your 243 if you do. Have fun.
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Post by keith on Jan 31, 2016 14:59:56 GMT -5
The .243 doesn't give up anything to the BR (except barrel life which isn't a concern for most shooters ) and their is a lot going for it the BR doesn't have like store bought ammo if you need it, easily obtainable dies, and components.
You also won't give up anything by going to a good turret press. Harrell's makes one I wanted to snag but I've got something altogether different now.
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Post by beans on Feb 1, 2016 6:14:52 GMT -5
My beef with turret presses for well produced ammo is:
1) I always trim, if needed, after de-priming and resizing
2) I like to clean my primer pockets
3) I like to throw a charge 1/2 +/- gr light and trickle it up.
4) It's nice to have a loading block full of charged cartridges and inspect them before seating the bullet
5) inspecting for a split neck is easier during single stages
6) If reloading once fired factory brass, I like to de-burr the flash hole.
Maybe turrets have come a long way since I last looked at them, but the above steps, in my opinion, are good steps to take for consistency and quality
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Post by keith on Feb 2, 2016 6:14:53 GMT -5
I can see that being a problem on a progressive but not a turret. You can stop the operation at any point you wish.
I de-burr flasholes initially and its good for life. I also like to trim after sizing and clean any lube out of the neck assuming I'm using either a button or mandrel.
I charge cases a little differently. I prime them all and turn them upside down. After I throw my first charge into a case I turn the next case over and place the funnel on the neck. I then seat the bullet in the first case while the next charge is thrown and trickled.
At some point it would be cool to go fly automated but I'm not sure that will happen. Besides, I enjoy loading ammo.
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Post by beans on Feb 2, 2016 19:16:16 GMT -5
All good points Keith. I guess the turret press set up is somewhere between a progressive and a single stage. For the amount I shoot, the single is more than enough and I love the personal attention to every step, love the set-up. I do like a clean primer pocket no matter what I am reloading.
I think my next toy is a case prep center
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Post by keith on Feb 2, 2016 21:37:24 GMT -5
I'm with you, like clean pockets. Won a Little Crow Gunworks WFT2 at Mammoth and coupled with a Hornady prep center case work is a snap. That WFT2 saved me the cost of a Gracy.
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