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Reloading
Precision Reloading
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<blockquote data-quote="Stoneke" data-source="post: 1284345" data-attributes="member: 97062"><p>I concur with the previous post and here are some of my thoughts. I have recently been loading for my pre 64 M70 243 varmint model and I am experimenting with 55 and 75 gr bullets that are suitable for my intended use of the rifle. The key to precision reloading and accuracy is consistency, consistency, consistency! Use quality brass of the same head stamp. I prefer Norma or Nosler. Buy Lapua if you can afford it. I can buy the Norma and Nosler at deep discounts, so thus my liking. If you are to go full out, you need to weigh each component for . . . again, consistency. The electronic scales are a little quicker, but I prefer a balance scale for powder charges. You will need to try some varying published loads to see what you rifle likes. With the longer barrel on your rifle, possibly some slower burning powders might be favorable. I use Redding F/L dies and when I switched to a Forster Co-Ax press my cartridges were much more precise, than using an older Forster "O" press. You will likely be in for a fair amount of experimentation with different loads, but that is part of the enjoyment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stoneke, post: 1284345, member: 97062"] I concur with the previous post and here are some of my thoughts. I have recently been loading for my pre 64 M70 243 varmint model and I am experimenting with 55 and 75 gr bullets that are suitable for my intended use of the rifle. The key to precision reloading and accuracy is consistency, consistency, consistency! Use quality brass of the same head stamp. I prefer Norma or Nosler. Buy Lapua if you can afford it. I can buy the Norma and Nosler at deep discounts, so thus my liking. If you are to go full out, you need to weigh each component for . . . again, consistency. The electronic scales are a little quicker, but I prefer a balance scale for powder charges. You will need to try some varying published loads to see what you rifle likes. With the longer barrel on your rifle, possibly some slower burning powders might be favorable. I use Redding F/L dies and when I switched to a Forster Co-Ax press my cartridges were much more precise, than using an older Forster "O" press. You will likely be in for a fair amount of experimentation with different loads, but that is part of the enjoyment. [/QUOTE]
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