Reloading

[Moho81]

Well with the season coming up and my daughter now comfortable with the .243 I decided to get all the reloading equipment out and start to load up some bullets for her to try. I’m happy to report that it went very well this time around versus when I tried the 30-.06 and had nothing but trouble. 
 

I kinda tossed this set up together on the work bench but it did well. I ended up loading up 20 rounds 10 each of 2 different powder amounts. I started on the low end with the first 10 then added a half a grain with the next 10. I figured I’ll work it this way until we get something that patterns real nice. 

[mowin]

What bullet are you going with? 

[Lawdwaz]

7 minutes ago, mowin said:

What bullet are you going with? 

Looks like a Barnes.   Probably a TTSX.   

[Moho81]

7 minutes ago, mowin said:

What bullet are you going with? 

The .243 is going to be an 85 grain Barnes TTSX and the 30-.06 is going to be a Hornaday SST. 

[grampy]

2 hours ago, Moho81 said:

The .243 is going to be an 85 grain Barnes TTSX and the 30-.06 is going to be a Hornaday SST. 

Great bullet choices Moho!! Reloading your own rounds is really cool!! It's quite a thrill to see a deer lying at your feet, from a round you made up yourself!! 

I got into reloading a few years ago, with much help and advice from forum members. Since then I've found the process to be fun and addicting!! Always tinkering, trying to get the best out of every round at the range and the field.

Best of luck to you and your daughter this season!!

[Moho81]

3 hours ago, grampy said:

Great bullet choices Moho!! Reloading your own rounds is really cool!! It's quite a thrill to see a deer lying at your feet, from a round you made up yourself!! 

I got into reloading a few years ago, with much help and advice from forum members. Since then I've found the process to be fun and addicting!! Always tinkering, trying to get the best out of every round at the range and the field.

Best of luck to you and your daughter this season!!

Once I got everything all set up and got past getting that first one made it was quite satisfying sitting there putting them together. After I finished the 20 I wanted to keep going but no point in that until we test these out first to see what will pattern well. 

I know you as well as a few other member from the old site really help me get going on this endeavor. 

[Moho81]

Took a little time this evening to restock the .243 rounds for the up coming regular season. After the season is over I’m going to mess a little bit with loads and see how tight a grouping I can get. Right now they are shooting better than any factors load I’ve ever shot before.