Thread: .243 load development part deux

Originally Posted by Zedrex

I am looking forward to seeing what occurs at the range tomorrow, re bipod vs bag is that because the bag has a greater dampening effect or just a more consistent position and I'll be sure to bring that into the testing tomorrow, looks like a long day at the range, I better take some smoko

Yes basically the bag (and it should have relatively heavy contents, not polystyrene) provides a more stable/solid rest than a bipod. With proper technique a bipod can work well, but as a rule, is less reliable than a bag or lead sled type rest. By all means you might find your 42gr group is repeatable off a bipod, and if so, job done. But if you find it isn’t, bipod as a factor would be worth checking at least before you get a re crown.

Originally Posted by Zedrex

I am looking forward to seeing what occurs at the range tomorrow, re bipod vs bag is that because the bag has a greater dampening effect or just a more consistent position and I'll be sure to bring that into the testing tomorrow, looks like a long day at the range, I better take some smoko

@Zedrex how did you go?

Originally Posted by gimp

@Zedrex how did you go?

Exactly. This is like waiting for the final episode of a TV series. Like Shortland Street.

Please don't tell me you actually watch Shortland Street @Tahr

Originally Posted by RUMPY

Please don't tell me you actually watch Shortland Street @Tahr

Have never watched it. The adverts for it give me the creeps. Thats why I used it as an example.

I get an image of a whole heap od seasoned rifle shooters sitting around looking at their watches and pressing refresh on thier computer every 10 minutes. Its like xmas!

Originally Posted by Tahr

Exactly. This is like waiting for the final episode of a TV series. Like Shortland Street.

You no the results going to be just as bad

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And the little boy waits.....

I’m looking forward to seeing the results too. Just glad I’m not the one squeezing the trigger, there’s a lot riding on it.

The accuracy the OP is targeting (post #170 - 3-4" radius) would be hard not to achieve.

Originally Posted by gimp

@Zedrex how did you go?

Teaser, y'all not getting the full story..... yet.....yesterday I think I achieved my aim of "developing a load that shoots as good as, if not better than the Deer Season", I think I've achieved that (shooting 10RD groups) BUT want to confirm that. The barrel has had a deep clean and I've identified a change in MY technique that I made when this testing all started so I'm reverting back to my "usual" technique with some further tuned rounds, which I'll test later this week when I can get to my local range.....when I've done that I'll post up all the targets from both sessions, with notes......until then

Sidenote: I pulled a deer season apart (it misfired) and measured the powder charge....50.4gr of ball powder.....

Originally Posted by longshot

I’m looking forward to seeing the results too. Just glad I’m not the one squeezing the trigger, there’s a lot riding on it.

no pressure...nope, none at all! LOL

Went up to the range on Saturday, now the bloody snow has finally cleared, took my T3 newly rebarrelled with a Rem model7 .243 barrel. Took a punt on a load that has worked in every .243 I've loaded for. 3 shots from bore sighted to on at a hundred and group testing, 3/4" out of the blocks. Zero for a hundred, dial for 250 and retest on my favourite kinetic targets, 4 consecutive shots into a 2" square. Job done.

Only bit I got wrong was forgetting to debate/argue with a bunch of strangers on the net about the "process" Gonna go shoot my gun instead.

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

Went up to the range on Saturday, now the bloody snow has finally cleared, took my T3 newly rebarrelled with a Rem model7 .243 barrel. Took a punt on a load that has worked in every .243 I've loaded for. 3 shots from bore sighted to on at a hundred and group testing, 3/4" out of the blocks. Zero for a hundred, dial for 250 and retest on my favourite kinetic targets, 4 consecutive shots into a 2" square. Job done.

Only bit I got wrong was forgetting to debate/argue with a bunch of strangers on the net about the "process" Gonna go shoot my gun instead.

How dare you defile a Tikka with a Remington barrel !! sounds like a good result none the less

I myself bought a new Stainless Howa 223 recently, confirmed that it shot 1/2 moa, unscrewed it and shoved it on my Ruger, still shoots 1/2 moa maybe even less

I’ve just finished reading this entire thread and now my brain hurts…