Recent content by varminthunter-243win

as far as effectiveness goes, i haven't seen anything be as effective as the 80gr sierra gamekings i'm shooting out of my handloads. i'm not too sure of the velocity due to the lack of a chrono but there is no doubt of a long effective range(at least 500) and they definetely end whatever they...

i'm fairly new to this and i am getting curious. i have put a ton of rounds through my guns current barrel and i know the man who owned it before me used it alot as well and i was wondering if there was a way to tell when u need to get a new barrel? my handloads are pretty hot, about 3580, but...

i forgot to mention that the handloads i am shooting now are shooting fine(5 shots in about .75 inch at 100 yards)i just want to get an idea of the muzzle velocity and maybe energy so that i can compare them to some factory loads and see if they are in the ballpark as to what i consider minimums...

i have just started reloading for my rig and I am curious about how my loads are stacking up against some of the upper lever factory loads that used to shoot well out of my gun. i am shooting 80gr. Sierra gamekings with 38 grains of 6068 powder(i believe the powder is correct, i don't have it...

well guys, i'm being challenged with a very interesting decision. i found a 6mm at a local gun store and my best friend is trying to sell me a 25-06. as u could probably guess, i'm using a .243win right now and i'm wondering if i should change calibers. i'm new to this so i am open to all...

the barrel twist is 1:9 right hand. that is a heck of a group too lol hopefully we can pull that off soon as well

yeah, i've been shooting pd's for a long time but i have never really gotten serious. now that i have more free time, i want to get alot better at this stuff. i would like to stick to the same rig that i have now but if you guys (and girls) think i absolutely need to change, i'll certainly...

i would recommend the .243win because almost all rifle and ammo company's supply this caliber. i love it because it has all the power u want and has little recoil. with a good scope you can punch 3/4" groups out to 400 yards if you are good.i would reccomend a Leupold Vari-x III from 4.5-about...

well, I have hunted around raton for about 5 years now. antelope are a small target at long ranges so bullet accuracy is an absolute must. any bullet will do as long as it is accurate. i haven't really shot antelope much with either a 300 or 270 so i can't give u any loads. but if u need...

in this case, i would suggest a 30-06 or a 300 win. mag. i shoot a 7mm and it isn't much, if at all worse, than my 06. a Leupold scope would be good if don't mind spending a bit more for name-brand equipment. though I have killed elk with a .243, i don't think it, or the 270, have enough...

it's a 1:9 rh .243 ruger m77 mkII Vari-X III 4.5-14x40

right now i'm shooting 55gr blitzking bullets at 3750fps. but the bullets lose momentum too fast and don't buck the wind as well. i'm shootin prairie dogs at 75-800 yards. i'm a rookie at this stuff so i need some opinions on whether i should sacrifice some velocity for a heavier, more stable...

If we have to explain it, they won't understand

I went to the range today. the scope on the .223 is broken and won't be back for atleast another month. now the decision is what bullets to load for the trip. if anybody can help me with some good choices and ballistics info (mainly muzzle velocity) I could sure use the help. thanks

I'm going on a trip to a friends ranch to hunt 'yotes and prairie dogs. .243 handloads are getting expensive but I don't know if my .223 can reach out as well as the .243 both kits are fairly good .243 Ruger M77 MkII w/ Leupold Vari-x III 4.5-14x40. .55 grain sierra blitzking bullets .223...