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243 twist rate question
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<blockquote data-quote="Dano1" data-source="post: 901028" data-attributes="member: 14209"><p>I agree that the problem is the rifle rather than the load, I would first free float the barrel and remove that pressure pad near the end of the tip of the stock, bed the recoil lug of the rifle and then thoroughly clean the barrel removing all copper and fouling. Disassemble the bolt and clean that firing pin as Mikecr says. Double check rings, bases and all screws. And double check the scope, it may be broken.</p><p> </p><p>I've owned several and do have a couple of .243s and they are easy to get to shoot with most bullets except for the 105g Berger vlds. the twist isn't fast enough.</p><p> </p><p>Your twist is a 1-9.25" for sure and will stabilize the bullet.</p><p> </p><p>You also failed to mention what powder you are using and what temperature you are shooting these test loads. Some powders are extremely sensitive to temperature, especially Reloader and IMR and some Hodgdon Ball powders and may need to be approached differently for coldweather shooting.</p><p> </p><p>A Good powder is H4895 or a H414 with a Magnum primer for cold weather shooting.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps,</p><p> </p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano1, post: 901028, member: 14209"] I agree that the problem is the rifle rather than the load, I would first free float the barrel and remove that pressure pad near the end of the tip of the stock, bed the recoil lug of the rifle and then thoroughly clean the barrel removing all copper and fouling. Disassemble the bolt and clean that firing pin as Mikecr says. Double check rings, bases and all screws. And double check the scope, it may be broken. I've owned several and do have a couple of .243s and they are easy to get to shoot with most bullets except for the 105g Berger vlds. the twist isn't fast enough. Your twist is a 1-9.25" for sure and will stabilize the bullet. You also failed to mention what powder you are using and what temperature you are shooting these test loads. Some powders are extremely sensitive to temperature, especially Reloader and IMR and some Hodgdon Ball powders and may need to be approached differently for coldweather shooting. A Good powder is H4895 or a H414 with a Magnum primer for cold weather shooting. Hope this helps, Dan [/QUOTE]
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