copper bullets for .243

[sakoson]

Has anybody reloaded a satisfactory round for the above calibre and will it be capable of killing reds or sika or would I be better moving to a bigger calibre, firearms is up for renewal in august so now would be a good time to make the move

 

[Tazz]

Floodgates opening I fear

 

[imnotrucknut]

 

[welshwarrior]

@Home Loader seems to do ok with 80 grain copper loads.

 

[sikadog]

80grn is not any good for Reds and Sika in Scotland, I am just about to start testing some 100grn loads in my 6mm Remington using Peregrine Bullets

 

[welshwarrior]

Plenty of red and Sika in England OP doesn’t say he’s north of the boarder

 

[sikadog]

He is from South Lanarkshire which on the map I have is Scotland

 

[baguio]

You would be much better off putting in for a 6.5 Creedmoor on renewal!

 

[sakoson]

You would be much better off putting in for a 6.5 Creedmoor on renewal!

was thinking along the lines of 6.5x55 or similar , what does creedmoor bring ?

 

[welshwarrior]

He is from South Lanarkshire which on the map I have is Scotland

Apologies I can see that detail in his post and I don’t know the guy so have no idea where he lives.

 

[Stumpy2]

The creedmoor brings abuse and hipster remarks from sd members!

It also possibly brings a slightly bigger choice of factory non lead loads, but it all depends on what your local shop is prepared to stock or order in for you. If you reload, hardly anything in real terms. (And yes I have a creedmoor)

 

[baguio]

was thinking along the lines of 6.5x55 or similar , what does creedmore bring ?

Non stop abuse mostly from the jealous stalkers who wish they had one!
However, with an 1-8 twist it stabilises long bullets in the 120-130 grain range pretty well giving good accuracy. It's also a short action, unlike the 6.5 x 55.

 

[baguio]

Apologies I can see that detail in his post and I don’t know the guy so have no idea where he lives.

If you hover over the avatar you can see where people are from.

 

[welshwarrior]

If you hover over the avatar you can see where people are from.

Not got the time or inclination I’m afraid if a generic question is asked a generic answer given.

 

[baguio]

Not got the time or inclination I’m afraid if a generic question is asked a generic answer given.

Eh? It doesn't take any time at all?

 

[brave echo niner]

You can either go for a 6.5 of some kind which will do the job but IMHO a .308 or .270 will do the job better and hit harder (prepare for the Creed fraternity to get offended) as you only really reap the benefits of a 6.5 at very extended ranges.
Plus you'll get good availability of factory ammunition and choice in non-lead?

Just another option,

Ben

 

[baguio]

You can either go for a 6.5 of some kind which will do the job but IMHO a .308 or .270 will do the job better and hit harder (prepare for the Creed fraternity to get offended) as you only really reap the benefits of a 6.5 at very extended ranges.
Plus you'll get good availability of factory ammunition and choice in non-lead?

Just another option,

Ben

I would imagine that the 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor will both have good non-toxic availability.
The 308 will probably kick too hard for someone who is used to using a lady's calibre which was why I suggested the 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

100gr Peregrine VRG3
Clover leaf from a 20” 1:10” Mauser M12

Factory ammo available
Just waiting for the retail packaging

 

[sakoson]

I would imagine that the 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor will both have good non-toxic availability.
The 308 will probably kick too hard for someone who is used to using a lady's calibre which was why I suggested the 6.5 Creedmoor.

now this is what I didn't want ,stupid comments like this ,I have culled several hundred red using a .243, all im looking for is someone that's loaded a non lead bullet in .243 that would recommend it, pleeeease

 

[sakoson]

100gr Peregrine VRG3
Clover leaf from a 20” 1:10” Mauser M12

Factory ammo available
Just waiting for the retail packaging

what calibre ?