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"Enter Me In The Berger Bullets Contest"

I got my best results with IMR 7828ssc and 210 Bergers in a 300WSM. I would think at 165 gr something else would be a better choice.

Dusty. I built a similar rifle for the Berger 210. Norma brass CCI-BR-2 IMR-7828ssc @ 62.5 gr. 2750 fps ES-11 I could get to the next node but this one was a fuzz more accurate. YMMV Rich

Berges chart says 95 gr. Berger Hunting Bullets

You can find take-off Savage barrels for way under $100. Try trading yours to someone before chopping it. I have a .243 standard taper and a 300 WSM fluted stainless (large shank) sitting in a closet somewhere around here. Take off stocks are scattered about the country and aftermarkets in...

BradinCO, "Even though the charge weight was different, the best accuracy was attained between 3380 fps. and 3410 fps." I believe you have the essence of what you need to know right there. When loading for a new bullet I look at factory data. Most of the time there are loads that are...

Variations... One bright day in the middle of the night Two dead men got up to fight Three blind men to see fair play 40 minutes yelled hooray Back to back, facing each other Drew their swords and shot each other If this story don't sound right Ask the three blind men they saw the fight

Enter Me In The Swarovski Z5 Rifle Scope Contest

What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? Missouri What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? .243 -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? no If so, which brand and load...

Another mfg. is TPS. TPS Products Online Store I have been pleased with the several bases and rings I've used from them. Be sure the items you want are in stock as some items, particularly the stainless stuff, can take a while to get restocked.

It depends on the bullet weight/profile and your barrell twist. With a little more info an answer could be more specific.

Another +1 for CED.

This is from Berger. 300 Winchester Short Magnum Bullet.........Powder..Start...Approximate...Max...Approximate...Max ............................Load...Start Vel........Load...Max Vel........Load Density 210 Grain....H4831...61.5....2614.............64.8...2763............102.4%

I've had good results with IMR-7828ssc and 105 VLDs. Found the particulars... 1-8" twist Pac-Nor .243 and Berger 105 VLDs. Of the several powder/primer combos I tried I found the accuracy I was looking for with IMR-7828ssc @ 43grs, CCI-BR2s and Lapus brass. My records show the...

The Nosler book shows IMR 7828 @68 gr will give you 2946 fps. It's listed as an accurate load and 97% of case cap. Max load is 70.0 gr.