Load Data for Copper Bullets
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Brave Echo Niner
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Barnes load data is fairly good if you’re using one of the listed powders, Vhit list a lot of the TSX/TTSX on their load data too.
With the Yew Tree bullets I’m sure if you PM @Yew Tree Fieldsports he’ll be able to point you in the right direction.
The other thing to consider is getting Quickload, some people love it, some hate it but I’ve always found it fairly close to what I’ve found in real life when I’ve put all the correct measurements etc.
Ben
K.H - Tikka
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Richard is extremely helpful indeed as others have mentioned. Barnes are also included in the Viht data a lot of the time and potentially others.
What calibre is it you’re reloading for?
K.H
What calibre is it you’re reloading for?
K.H
Powder manufacturers and Bullet makers also now publish online info and downloads , far easier than it ever was tbf
Sampo
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Barnes TTSX and Fox Classic Hunter .308 Vihtavuori website
Fox Classic Hunter .243 Vihtavuori website
Fox Bullets reloading data
I tend to trust the data from the powder/ bullet manufactures than what I see on websites which may or may not be verified. It might be fine but its just personal preference. As always start low and work your way up in increments. Just because it works for someone doesn't mean it would work for you owing to the various factors involved. Be safe and enjoy reloading.
Fox Classic Hunter .243 Vihtavuori website
Fox Bullets reloading data
I tend to trust the data from the powder/ bullet manufactures than what I see on websites which may or may not be verified. It might be fine but its just personal preference. As always start low and work your way up in increments. Just because it works for someone doesn't mean it would work for you owing to the various factors involved. Be safe and enjoy reloading.
25-06 and 30-06. I’ve got a decent load with the 25-06 with yew tree courtesy of Richard and a bit of fiddling. Just need to get the 30-06 sorted now.
K.H - Tikka
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I would say using data for a heavier Barnes Copper Bullet as a guideline wouldn’t be a bad place to start. Of course with all of the usual caveats and working up with care.
That does depend if you can find data for your powder - if you’ve decided on one. If not, I’d research and see what it the best for the calibre and also available to you.
Other people who use 30-06 may be able to recommend powders, I don’t personally have any experience with this calibre.
That does depend if you can find data for your powder - if you’ve decided on one. If not, I’d research and see what it the best for the calibre and also available to you.
Other people who use 30-06 may be able to recommend powders, I don’t personally have any experience with this calibre.
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Its why they call them guides tbf . Folks often miss the fact that two of the same make and model with similar production times , might perform different - powder batches can be hotter etc etc etc .
243varmint
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I use 145gr Yew Tree in my 30-06 using 50gr of N150. As per normal, this has been loaded developed for MY rifle.
So work up and see how you go.
Yew Tree bullets are very good. No complaints from me. They certainly do the job
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