Looking for 6mm/243 projectiles, preferably flat base spitzer

Like a lot of people hit by the ammo shortage no doubt, I've decided to take up reloading as I can't get my usual stuff any more so I'm going to have to experiment with what I can get my hands on in order to keep shooting.

I had been using a load with 85gr Sierra Varminter projectiles but can't get these any more.

My gun is a bit fussy but shoots fine with these. Just wondered if anyone has any flat base spitzers in a similar weight range that they would be willing to sell.

Would be willing to try other options if there's anything out there.

I would be looking to use them on red deer and maybe goats.

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Originally Posted by cbfb

Like a lot of people hit by the ammo shortage no doubt, I've decided to take up reloading as I can't get my usual stuff any more so I'm going to have to experiment with what I can get my hands on in order to keep shooting.

I had been using a load with 85gr Sierra Varminter projectiles but can't get these any more.

My gun is a bit fussy but shoots fine with these. Just wondered if anyone has any flat base spitzers in a similar weight range that they would be willing to sell.

Would be willing to try other options if there's anything out there.

I would be looking to use them on red deer and maybe goats.

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There's allsorts about, but if you get stuck gimmie a shout.

CBFB does the crown on you rifle have a rounded shape?

I had a mauser in 243 that did the same. Also shot the 85gr Varmint out of it. It also grouped really well with 95gr Hornady SSTs

Gunworks lists a Prvi Partisan 100 grain soft point that appears to be a flat base in the picture. Could be worth looking into as they're not too spendy and most amazingly, are in stock!!!

Have a pile of 85 gr sierras here. Both varminter and flat base. 50 dollars per hundred includes post

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Originally Posted by garyp

Have a pile of 85 gr sierras here. Both varminter and flat base. 50 dollars per hundred includes post

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Awesome that's made my day

I'll take them, I'll PM you with my contact details

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Originally Posted by 257weatherby

There's allsorts about, but if you get stuck gimmie a shout.

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Thanks, hopefully I'll be OK as garyp has some of what I'm after but I appreciate that.

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Originally Posted by Jaco Goosen

CBFB does the crown on you rifle have a rounded shape?

I had a mauser in 243 that did the same. Also shot the 85gr Varmint out of it. It also grouped really well with 95gr Hornady SSTs

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It doesn't have a rounded crown no. It's a Mossberg, a cheap little rifle but good enough with the right ammo and being realistic about how far to shoot.

I'll have a look for some SSTs.

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Originally Posted by Steelisreal

Gunworks lists a Prvi Partisan 100 grain soft point that appears to be a flat base in the picture. Could be worth looking into as they're not too spendy and most amazingly, are in stock!!!

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Ordered some of those thanks a lot, worth trying.

Ask a dude called Bryn Blythen . Lives up northland and makes a genuine quality 95gr pill with nice rebated cavity.

There's some at Deadeye Dicks last I looked. Give them a call.

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Originally Posted by TeRei

Ask a dude called Bryn Blythen . Lives up northland and makes a genuine quality 95gr pill with nice rebated cavity.

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Thanks will bear that in mind

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Originally Posted by Tim

There's some at Deadeye Dicks last I looked. Give them a call.

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They didn't have the 85gr varminters when I checked last week but will see what they've got when I go down there