ShootinPeter
Active Member
I'm a complete novice on reloading.
I have the Lee reloading kit for 243 & 762.
I've put factory PPU through the 243 and reloaded with 33 - 37g powder but it doesn't look anywhere close to legal muzzle energy.
The Ruger M77 MkII is meant for deer.
However with an 18" barrel
... can I actually achieve 1750 ft/lbs muzzle energy from it?
I must use 100g+ bullets.
I have Vhita N140 powder but it's not listed as use with 105g bullets.
Looking at the Lapua reloading data for 105g bullets it states I need to use N550 or N165.
Bit of advice needed here before I waste more £££s on powder & bullets. Please.
The N140 I can use with the 763 so at least that isn't wasted.
I have the Lee reloading kit for 243 & 762.
I've put factory PPU through the 243 and reloaded with 33 - 37g powder but it doesn't look anywhere close to legal muzzle energy.
The Ruger M77 MkII is meant for deer.
However with an 18" barrel
... can I actually achieve 1750 ft/lbs muzzle energy from it?
I must use 100g+ bullets.
I have Vhita N140 powder but it's not listed as use with 105g bullets.
Looking at the Lapua reloading data for 105g bullets it states I need to use N550 or N165.
Bit of advice needed here before I waste more £££s on powder & bullets. Please.
The N140 I can use with the 763 so at least that isn't wasted.