❤Do you have a Dehumidafier in the room your making boolarts in ,years ago i found inconsistency in my hand loads ,,after get a dehumidifier room it got amazingly better ,,its not humid at all where i live but it does rain allot in winter ,,very dry in summer but even in summer i was drawing up to two pints every 24 hours ,you can buy some really good dehumidifiers that you plug in to wall socket,there about two foot and a bit tall and a foot deep ,i was shooting comp where i needed everything to be spot on and it probably dont matter so much for hunting but if yeah come into inconsistency its a posssibility humid air is the problem .love ya vids
Nice groups! Handloading is a rabbit hole, like everyone else said. I started a few years ago after my son passed away. We used to fish. That was always the thing we did together and sent pictures back and forth. Could not wet a line after and still can't. He took the love of fishing with him and when I get to see him again, I expect we will pick it back up, since there are quite a few fishermen who followed Jesus. Haha. So, decided to start reloading since it was something he would think was cool, but doesn't tear my heart out to do it. It is a good at home hobby that really pays off when you find that load and take a critter with it. Good luck and don't get frustrated when you run into loads now and again that look like a shotgun blast. Haha. Just use another powder and bullet combo and keep digging.
Excellent addition to use your own reloads in testing. Try bullet seating depth in your loads based on examining bullet jump distance. In other words measure your distance to bullet engagement. Of course concentricity should be known and neck tension as well... You already make GREAT SHOWS , this more data will be nice.. Thanks
Very cool! Good job! Two things I would do; is shoot through the chronograph, like you mentioned, and check for excessive heat, like flat primers and smudged brass! That first loading was super excellent!🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲 Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
If you get a chance, try the Barnes TTSX 80 grain with IMR 4350. About all rifles love this bullet in 243. Since it is all copper and lighter than led, It is long as or longer than the 100 grain led 6mm bullets. One hole 100yd group tac driver and good for deer.
I've played with loading a little but never really needed it until now. I finally made it to 1,000yrds this weekend at Dead Zero Shooting Park. I got one moa with Sig Elite Marksman 168gr 308 5-10mph wind. This fall I'm thinking about trying 1 mile at the Clinton House Plantation in SC hopefully.
I started reloading 308 and 44 back in the early 70's about the time Sierra came out with the Boat Tail in 30 cal. That sure changed reloading in a hurry. That 308 can really tight group. I think I was using IMR 3031 or a 24 something and 180 Speer. 1,000 yards that's awesome but a mile😮, don't know if I could see that far nowdays😅. Just curious what scope are you using. Mine were Leopards first choice and 1 Bushnell fixed 4X that was really good to. Best to ya on that mile range 👍
Make sure you check the overall case length after they have been shot. Sometimes the case stretches after shooting and the case needs to be trimmed to correct size. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I have been handloading for over 40 years, find it very relaxing and after being at it that long I have some very good go to load data for about any std cartridge.
@@byronferreira1099 If you are looking for good data, IMR 4350 start above middle of the road data in your load manual, usually a grain and a half below Max is where they shoot great with a 150 gr slug
I've been loading for 40 years or so now. I need to try some of the new bullets. I have pet loads for my favorite cartridges already. You'll love the accuracy you can develop for all your rifles
Keep going with your powder charge tests. Reloading manuals are pretty conservative when they list "MAX", I use powder manufacturer data for weight. There is usually a lower node near the start that will group really well then you'll see the groups start to open up as you progress to higher charge weights, then you will see them start to tighten back up (that's when you are getting into your higher node. )The nodes are even easier to spot with a good chronograph as the velocity spreads between .5 charge weight and the next will hit a dead spot with little to no gain in fps....just what I've noticed over the years. I've only had one powder give me a single node on the low end and everything else was garbage and that powder was IMR 4166.
I have three 243s I shoot the 58 grain v-max. I have found H380 works really well with the light weight bullets. They all shoot .300. The 3rd group is what we call a weather report due to wind. I was watching the leaves behind you.
First and third groups are the best by far but that first group was great that is what I would hunt with . I had a load worked up for my 243 it was 58 grain Barnes go with 40 gr of imr 4350 great groups with that also but man I wouldn’t change a thing 👍
Your fire arm has its own personality. Same as mine. Spend the time and put in the work to make it the best it can be. Love reloading over factory loads. Great job....
Good video. Congrats on the groups. Looks like you found two nodes. I have an auto powder dispenser also. I have found if I’m working up “match” quality loads I will program a charge weight .3 grns light and hand trickle to the final charge weight. My powder dispenser throws weights that usually within .1 grns of the selected charge weight. That said, one charge might be .1 light and the next charge spot on and the third charge .1 grn heavy. A lot of this variation depends on powder being used & dispensing speed selected. Depending on what your demands are for the ammo, that variation might not be an issue.
Good reloading, and good results WTW. Just a note on the Intellidropper. I've been using mine for a good number of years, bought it just as it came out to replace my Hornady. I have found it is quite important to warm it up as advised in the manual. Let is stand for at least an hour while on before I start with loads. Then I do the powder cal, after that the normal calibration. Then the magic trick for me (I verify the loads with a laboratory scale), I usually choose three random weights, as example 35gr, 25gr and 55gr, and throw one charge of each. Mine nearly always is slightly out with the first, and second, and on the button with the third. After that, the loads are on the button to the second decimal of a grain. If I do not let the machine work a bit, my loads were always all over the show. On Saturday evening, I did 200 competition loads, and they were all within 0.02 of a grain with Winchester StaBall on the Intellidropper when verified against my laboratory (calibrated) scale. Thanks for another great video.
That is a nice set up. You have there! I’m obsessed with checking the bullets for ovality ever since I got some that were out ! Or where I used to round up and straighten stainless steel pipe anywhere from 3 inch on up to 36 inch at Bristol Metas Lol. Wa Yea. : )))
Nice!!!! Look into getting bullet comparator set that way you can take your seating depth off of the Oj of bullet for better consistency. That way, you are not chasing your C.O.L. Ballistic tips were very in length. Have a nice day!
If you decide to geek out with the reloading, look into Quickload internal ballistics software. And then look up optimal barrel Time theory. Between the software and the node table you can shorten your load development considerably. Example usually will fine the node within .3 grns of where it’s calculated to be. Results I’m printing .4 MOA with 80 grn ELDS. The RPR in .223 has a long throat for long high BC projectiles. My OAL is 2.500”. You won’t find that in a loading manual but the software helps judge pressures and velocities before ever firing a round. It also gives me barrel time estimates so accuracy nodes can be found easily. Within your load range there are usually two nodes. One faster, one slower. One may be better than the other. Just depends. You may also need to true the QuickLoad calculation once you get velocity data. The type & case capacity will affect the calculation. Trying the software to the real world improves results. Works great on straight wall cases too.
Nice, it'll be interesting to see the velocity spreads on those two loads. I've only ever done 12 Guage trap reloading. A MEC progressive I bought in the late 80's. My neighbor offered to work with me using his setup for rifle reloads. So may give it a try before making the plunge. 👍 For good neighbors. Enjoy your day.
It's nice to hit a node with the first load. I usually increase in .1 or . 2 increments after I find a node. I have some 100gr. Grand Slam loaded up with varget but i haven't got to test them yet.
Nice one whoteewho, very good and the first loading was the best, I wanted to recommend you have a go loading either sierra blitzkings in 70gr easier on barrel, or their game king 85gr hpbt which is good for predators and deer. I'd think your howa would love those bullets, waiting to try them in mine
I have learned through the years that barrel harmonics makes a big difference in your hand loads. Some barrels just don't like it crazy fast and really perform their best at lower speeds. That is where a good dial-up rifle scope comes in handy.😊
My favorite powder for .243 is IMR 3031 for most loads. That was 30 years ago when I last loaded for this rifle. Remington 700 ADL that would hold SUB MOA with hand loads, and MOA with factory loads. It likes the 70gr BTSP most of all but can squeeze the 100gr in just on the edge of sub-moa. With the price of Primers and Powder today, I don't load or shoot it. Haven't gone shooting this year at all due to cost and availability. Thanks for the great video too!!! Most of the bullets I loaded were Sierra and Sierra King, I did some Hornaday but was not impressed at the time with the accuracy. I'm sure it has changed with quality and loading info.
Great video! I’m a reload noob as well, like you I was a bit “anxious” about making my first boolets. I have a Bergara B-14 in 6.5 creedmoor that has been “fussy” when it came to factory ammo. First loads were .57 and .43 with 123 gr ELD-M and some 130 gr SP. it surprised me how much better the reloads are and what a difference a half grain of Powder makes. Keep going there’s more to “squeeze” out of the reloads, even better when it doesn’t blow up when you fling them 😅
Excellent video, Adam. Handloading is definitely a rabbit hole, but it's a fun and creative rabbit hole. You're going to want to keep meticulous records (including COL and distance to the lands) so that you can replicate the ingredients for those "ragged hole" groups that are sure to come.
I hope you try lighter load, just to. I loaded for years without a crony, the are nice, I have tried backwards and forward to get the same groups, also I have found a barrel with 7 shots makes a difference. So I don't know I love shooting and testing. Another fun video like you say at the beginning.
Welcome to the world of hand loading. You're going to get into this hobby so much I just know it. As much fun as your previous videos have been, this one and your future videos are going to be even more so. You can do so much more with hand loads - you decide what you want the load to be. No more relying on the factory loads. Now all you need is to get one of the newer chronographs that aren't the shoot through, less reliable optical chronographs. You're gonna really start having some fun now.
Imperial sizing die wax. That's what I use. But it's all in what does best for you, and how you do it. Great vids. You can also use a oal length gauge to find your lands. And then go from there, but I was close at jam and then back off. Doing it without a gauge. Great vids
Nice going WTW. Owned and shot a 243 for thousands of rounds. I found it pretty easy to get .5" five shot groups with it. Had great luck with Sierra 75 hpfb it's a superb bullet. The only knock on the 243 win in my experience was too much brass flow due to shoulder taper, I guess. Necks thicken, and partial separation happened to quickly.
... I have a dedicated de-priming die (it just de-primes and doesn't resize) that I use to de-prime the brass before I clean it ... the spent primers have a lot of contaminants to contaminate your cleaning/tumbling media if you leave them in and the case primer pockets need cleaning too
... also the spent primers may contain lead compounds that you really want to remain in and be discarded with the spent primer and not get mixed in with the dust your tumbler creates
Great job! That is very respectable accuracy. Your biggest accuracy gains will come from good case preparation, including a decent case-mouth chamfer to avoid bullet heel damage, and also in fine-tuning the bullet jump to the throat. Most of my rifles have the bullet just nudging the throat, but not so far as to jam while removing an unfired round. Powder volume is probably the last thing to work on but needs consideration when working with throat engagement. Best approached from safe lower levels. Glad to see you’re using a dedicated priming tool - the press lacks sensitivity. Keep a good watch on case length with the .243, they’re great growers. Once the neck pinches on the chamber, pressures will go sky-high real quick. Sod the chronograph! Better to have accuracy than speed. Doesn’t matter how fast it goes if you miss! But it’s always nice to know velocity for calculating down range performance. It’s also useful to determine the standard deviation between shots. If you’re getting single figures you’re set for long-range stuff.
Shooting Precision Magazine ( no longer published ) years ago had an article concerning accuracy with the powder dumped into the funnel / case vs. swirled around the funnel and into the case. Swirling proved more accurate, attributed to stacking the powder in an orderly fashion. Wish i could help more with date of issue / author / more details, but that's all i've retained. ☆
Once you have a couple of loads you like try and find a range where you can test them at 2 or 3 hundred yards. Sometimes those 1/2 MOA loads at 100 don't hold up at distance. don't know why but I had three loads that were excellent at 100 but only one maintained that at distance.
Nice to see you loading your own and seeing the difference! Well done! One thing I was taught by the old timers when I was a kid was to arrange the primed cases "upside down" in the loading block. This ensures no failures to charge and (especially with light loads in pistol cases) no chance of a double charge. We'll done, Adam. Hope to see you make more handloading videos.
Nicely done! Great video. You are going to be stacking coyotes with that Baby! I found the 243 to be one of the easiest calibers to reload. Even with a light weight sporter barrel, they are capable of crazy good accuracy! Once you find the sweet spot for your rifle, your mind will be blown. I looked up your load in the Hornady Reloading Manual. It should be in the 3500 fps range. That will get 'er done!
Those are much better than a needmore. I like boat-tail bullets. They are easier to load and go better. My .243 is a Winchester Mod 70. The Riflemans rifle.
Lol a “needmore” is one of the easiest loading and easiest to tune calibers there is for a Reloader. Nearly every single load I tried with half a dozen different bullets, multiple powders, and even different different cases in my 6.5creed shoots under an inch.
Great vid! take it from me mark your load on your brass somehow i use different color sharpie on the primers you will thank me the first time you dump your box on accident!
Adam , Nice shooting The Howa 1500 is an underrated rifle until people actually have tried them. Yes reloading can be intimidating but take your time follow the manuals and try different bullets and powders . I haven't ever seen your press before. Who makes it?
The theory is, bullet exits barrel at the peak or valley of the vibration frequency. That's why we need every round to be exactly the same. Been loading ammo for 38 years now. I'm still learning new tricks. I load for better accuracy if a factory load is substandard. Most of all, save money. Examples are Weatherby Magnums, 375 H&H, 300 H&H, 416 Rem Mag, etc. If ammo cost more than $40/Box, I will load for it. Simple satisfaction of rolling your own is the best way!
The .243 is my personal favorite. Took many a groundhog with my Steven's. 243 and quite a few groundhog matches out 800. The 70 grain Sierra match king fun out to 500. Trail Boss great for reduced loads. Check into it if you haven't already.
I load Nosler Boat Tail Ballistic Tip 55gr. Sierra has a Flat Bottom Plastic Tip in 55gr. 55gr are the lightest I've seen so far. I can get them going 4100fps in a single shot or a Ruger.
Work different seating depths on that load and you'll probs improve again. Dont get to deep with the .243 loading and the fast boolets, you are just shooting the barrel out trying to get fractions of an inch better.
I like the .243 - though I’ve never used it for varmints. In fact, the longest shot I ever made on a buck was with this caliber. That being said, I’m jealous of your reloading supplies (primers and powder); because I can find neither online. It really troubles me, to be true. It’s hard for me to invest in the stupid costs of primers if I can’t get the powder to go with it (and visa versa). Apparently, you know people lol
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❤Do you have a Dehumidafier in the room your making boolarts in ,years ago i found inconsistency in my hand loads ,,after get a dehumidifier room it got amazingly better ,,its not humid at all where i live but it does rain allot in winter ,,very dry in summer but even in summer i was drawing up to two pints every 24 hours ,you can buy some really good dehumidifiers that you plug in to wall socket,there about two foot and a bit tall and a foot deep ,i was shooting comp where i needed everything to be spot on and it probably dont matter so much for hunting but if yeah come into inconsistency its a posssibility humid air is the problem .love ya vids
You need a XL750
Nice groups! Handloading is a rabbit hole, like everyone else said. I started a few years ago after my son passed away. We used to fish. That was always the thing we did together and sent pictures back and forth. Could not wet a line after and still can't. He took the love of fishing with him and when I get to see him again, I expect we will pick it back up, since there are quite a few fishermen who followed Jesus. Haha.
So, decided to start reloading since it was something he would think was cool, but doesn't tear my heart out to do it. It is a good at home hobby that really pays off when you find that load and take a critter with it.
Good luck and don't get frustrated when you run into loads now and again that look like a shotgun blast. Haha. Just use another powder and bullet combo and keep digging.
Excellent addition to use your own reloads in testing. Try bullet seating depth in your loads based on examining bullet jump distance. In other words measure your distance to bullet engagement. Of course concentricity should be known and neck tension as well... You already make GREAT SHOWS , this more data will be nice.. Thanks
Man I been waiting a couple years for you to show us how you roll your own! WHOTEEWHO!!
😝😝😝
Very cool! Good job! Two things I would do; is shoot through the chronograph, like you mentioned, and check for excessive heat, like flat primers and smudged brass! That first loading was super excellent!🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Great job!!! Now you got a good taste of what handloading can do for ya and you did it yourself. I can see one hole groups in the future.
Nice work
Give Eric a call he already has gone down the rabbit hole and found the best solution for working up loads
Nothing like customizing your own load!
If you get a chance, try the Barnes TTSX 80 grain with IMR 4350. About all rifles love this bullet in 243. Since it is all copper and lighter than led, It is long as or longer than the 100 grain led 6mm bullets. One hole 100yd group tac driver and good for deer.
I've played with loading a little but never really needed it until now. I finally made it to 1,000yrds this weekend at Dead Zero Shooting Park. I got one moa with Sig Elite Marksman 168gr 308 5-10mph wind. This fall I'm thinking about trying 1 mile at the Clinton House Plantation in SC hopefully.
Awesome
I started reloading 308 and 44 back in the early 70's about the time Sierra came out with the Boat Tail in 30 cal. That sure changed reloading in a hurry. That 308 can really tight group. I think I was using IMR 3031 or a 24 something and 180 Speer. 1,000 yards that's awesome but a mile😮, don't know if I could see that far nowdays😅. Just curious what scope are you using. Mine were Leopards first choice and 1 Bushnell fixed 4X that was really good to. Best to ya on that mile range 👍
Haha, small world. I was shooting beside you guys at Dead Zero.
@@frankpryor4839A Trijicon 10 mile 4.5-30x56
Make sure you check the overall case length after they have been shot. Sometimes the case stretches after shooting and the case needs to be trimmed to correct size. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
No internet connection last week bro... I can't come... I really miss you❤
I have been handloading for over 40 years, find it very relaxing and after being at it that long I have some very good go to load data for about any std cartridge.
30-06?
@@byronferreira1099 If you are looking for good data, IMR 4350 start above middle of the road data in your load manual, usually a grain and a half below Max is where they shoot great with a 150 gr slug
I've been loading for 40 years or so now. I need to try some of the new bullets. I have pet loads for my favorite cartridges already. You'll love the accuracy you can develop for all your rifles
Mine likes the 85 grainers. 🎯 Another great video, thanks!
Keep going with your powder charge tests. Reloading manuals are pretty conservative when they list "MAX", I use powder manufacturer data for weight. There is usually a lower node near the start that will group really well then you'll see the groups start to open up as you progress to higher charge weights, then you will see them start to tighten back up (that's when you are getting into your higher node. )The nodes are even easier to spot with a good chronograph as the velocity spreads between .5 charge weight and the next will hit a dead spot with little to no gain in fps....just what I've noticed over the years.
I've only had one powder give me a single node on the low end and everything else was garbage and that powder was IMR 4166.
I have three 243s I shoot the 58 grain v-max. I have found H380 works really well with the light weight bullets. They all shoot .300. The 3rd group is what we call a weather report due to wind. I was watching the leaves behind you.
First and third groups are the best by far but that first group was great that is what I would hunt with . I had a load worked up for my 243 it was 58 grain Barnes go with 40 gr of imr 4350 great groups with that also but man I wouldn’t change a thing 👍
Your fire arm has its own personality. Same as mine. Spend the time and put in the work to make it the best it can be. Love reloading over factory loads. Great job....
One of my handloading favorites. Nosler 100 grain partition, Vv560, Kvb7 primer, 3,000 fps. Accurate and lightning strike.
Good video. Congrats on the groups. Looks like you found two nodes. I have an auto powder dispenser also. I have found if I’m working up “match” quality loads I will program a charge weight .3 grns light and hand trickle to the final charge weight. My powder dispenser throws weights that usually within .1 grns of the selected charge weight. That said, one charge might be .1 light and the next charge spot on and the third charge .1 grn heavy. A lot of this variation depends on powder being used & dispensing speed selected. Depending on what your demands are for the ammo, that variation might not be an issue.
Good reloading, and good results WTW. Just a note on the Intellidropper. I've been using mine for a good number of years, bought it just as it came out to replace my Hornady.
I have found it is quite important to warm it up as advised in the manual. Let is stand for at least an hour while on before I start with loads. Then I do the powder cal, after that the normal calibration. Then the magic trick for me (I verify the loads with a laboratory scale), I usually choose three random weights, as example 35gr, 25gr and 55gr, and throw one charge of each. Mine nearly always is slightly out with the first, and second, and on the button with the third. After that, the loads are on the button to the second decimal of a grain.
If I do not let the machine work a bit, my loads were always all over the show. On Saturday evening, I did 200 competition loads, and they were all within 0.02 of a grain with Winchester StaBall on the Intellidropper when verified against my laboratory (calibrated) scale.
Thanks for another great video.
Some good numbers WTW. Looking forward to the next loads with the chrono. Take care!!
Hey Ken!
That is a nice set up. You have there! I’m obsessed with checking the bullets for ovality ever since I got some that were out ! Or where I used to round up and straighten stainless steel pipe anywhere from 3 inch on up to 36 inch at Bristol Metas Lol. Wa Yea. : )))
Nice!!!! Look into getting bullet comparator set that way you can take your seating depth off of the Oj of bullet for better consistency. That way, you are not chasing your C.O.L. Ballistic tips were very in length. Have a nice day!
If you decide to geek out with the reloading, look into Quickload internal ballistics software. And then look up optimal barrel Time theory. Between the software and the node table you can shorten your load development considerably. Example usually will fine the node within .3 grns of where it’s calculated to be. Results I’m printing .4 MOA with 80 grn ELDS. The RPR in .223 has a long throat for long high BC projectiles. My OAL is 2.500”. You won’t find that in a loading manual but the software helps judge pressures and velocities before ever firing a round. It also gives me barrel time estimates so accuracy nodes can be found easily. Within your load range there are usually two nodes. One faster, one slower. One may be better than the other. Just depends. You may also need to true the QuickLoad calculation once you get velocity data. The type & case capacity will affect the calculation. Trying the software to the real world improves results. Works great on straight wall cases too.
Half min of angle is seriously good. Awesome video
Nice, it'll be interesting to see the velocity spreads on those two loads.
I've only ever done 12 Guage trap reloading. A MEC progressive I bought in the late 80's.
My neighbor offered to work with me using his setup for rifle reloads. So may give it a try before making the plunge.
👍 For good neighbors.
Enjoy your day.
I’d say it behooves to focus on 41 grains and 42 grains. And shoot large group sizes to get statistically significant velocity data.
I am looking forward to reloading myself. Your knowledge and channel has and does mean a great deal to me, Thanks
Nice work! I feel like that kind of bullet at .243 velocities would be absolutely brutal on a coyote hide though!
It's nice to hit a node with the first load. I usually increase in .1 or . 2 increments after I find a node. I have some 100gr. Grand Slam loaded up with varget but i haven't got to test them yet.
Nice one whoteewho, very good and the first loading was the best, I wanted to recommend you have a go loading either sierra blitzkings in 70gr easier on barrel, or their game king 85gr hpbt which is good for predators and deer.
I'd think your howa would love those bullets, waiting to try them in mine
I have learned through the years that barrel harmonics makes a big difference in your hand loads. Some barrels just don't like it crazy fast and really perform their best at lower speeds. That is where a good dial-up rifle scope comes in handy.😊
That’s pretty good for your first hand loads. Now you got start playing with bullet seating depth and crimp vs no crimp.
My favorite powder for .243 is IMR 3031 for most loads. That was 30 years ago when I last loaded for this rifle. Remington 700 ADL that would hold SUB MOA with hand loads, and MOA with factory loads. It likes the 70gr BTSP most of all but can squeeze the 100gr in just on the edge of sub-moa. With the price of Primers and Powder today, I don't load or shoot it. Haven't gone shooting this year at all due to cost and availability. Thanks for the great video too!!! Most of the bullets I loaded were Sierra and Sierra King, I did some Hornaday but was not impressed at the time with the accuracy. I'm sure it has changed with quality and loading info.
Great video! I’m a reload noob as well, like you I was a bit “anxious” about making my first boolets. I have a Bergara B-14 in 6.5 creedmoor that has been “fussy” when it came to factory ammo. First loads were .57 and .43 with 123 gr ELD-M and some 130 gr SP.
it surprised me how much better the reloads are and what a difference a half grain of Powder makes.
Keep going there’s more to “squeeze” out of the reloads, even better when it doesn’t blow up when you fling them 😅
Awesome
Excellent video, Adam. Handloading is definitely a rabbit hole, but it's a fun and creative rabbit hole. You're going to want to keep meticulous records (including COL and distance to the lands) so that you can replicate the ingredients for those "ragged hole" groups that are sure to come.
Hi ..... Its Great to see you reloading , its fun a better results , My Howa 1500 likes the 87gr projectiles. Love the vidoes keep them coming 👍
I hope you try lighter load, just to. I loaded for years without a crony, the are nice, I have tried backwards and forward to get the same groups, also I have found a barrel with 7 shots makes a difference. So I don't know I love shooting and testing. Another fun video like you say at the beginning.
Pretty cool results WTW on your . 243 Winchester hand loads 👊🇺🇸
Welcome to the world of hand loading. You're going to get into this hobby so much I just know it. As much fun as your previous videos have been, this one and your future videos are going to be even more so. You can do so much more with hand loads - you decide what you want the load to be. No more relying on the factory loads. Now all you need is to get one of the newer chronographs that aren't the shoot through, less reliable optical chronographs. You're gonna really start having some fun now.
Well you will be hooked on the reloading now. Thats would you need is another hobby haha Great job on the groups !!
Turned out alright!
YEALL I Love It when da Big Gumn Go BOMM BANG BANG!
Imperial sizing die wax. That's what I use. But it's all in what does best for you, and how you do it. Great vids. You can also use a oal length gauge to find your lands. And then go from there, but I was close at jam and then back off. Doing it without a gauge. Great vids
Nice going WTW.
Owned and shot a 243 for thousands of rounds. I found it pretty easy to get .5" five shot groups with it.
Had great luck with Sierra 75 hpfb it's a superb bullet.
The only knock on the 243 win in my experience was too much brass flow due to shoulder taper, I guess. Necks thicken, and partial separation happened to quickly.
... I have a dedicated de-priming die (it just de-primes and doesn't resize) that I use to de-prime the brass before I clean it ... the spent primers have a lot of contaminants to contaminate your cleaning/tumbling media if you leave them in and the case primer pockets need cleaning too
... also the spent primers may contain lead compounds that you really want to remain in and be discarded with the spent primer and not get mixed in with the dust your tumbler creates
Great job! That is very respectable accuracy. Your biggest accuracy gains will come from good case preparation, including a decent case-mouth chamfer to avoid bullet heel damage, and also in fine-tuning the bullet jump to the throat. Most of my rifles have the bullet just nudging the throat, but not so far as to jam while removing an unfired round. Powder volume is probably the last thing to work on but needs consideration when working with throat engagement. Best approached from safe lower levels.
Glad to see you’re using a dedicated priming tool - the press lacks sensitivity. Keep a good watch on case length with the .243, they’re great growers. Once the neck pinches on the chamber, pressures will go sky-high real quick.
Sod the chronograph! Better to have accuracy than speed. Doesn’t matter how fast it goes if you miss! But it’s always nice to know velocity for calculating down range performance.
It’s also useful to determine the standard deviation between shots. If you’re getting single figures you’re set for long-range stuff.
Shooting Precision Magazine ( no longer published ) years ago had an article concerning accuracy with the powder dumped into the funnel / case vs. swirled around the funnel and into the case. Swirling proved more accurate, attributed to stacking the powder in an orderly fashion. Wish i could help more with date of issue / author / more details, but that's all i've retained. ☆
I always do that with stick powder, preventing the log jam affect in the funnel. I call it the toilet bowl method.
I’m sure you have but check cartridge length after resizing to see if cases need trimming
Once you have a couple of loads you like try and find a range where you can test them at 2 or 3 hundred yards. Sometimes those 1/2 MOA loads at 100 don't hold up at distance. don't know why but I had three loads that were excellent at 100 but only one maintained that at distance.
Nice to see you loading your own and seeing the difference! Well done! One thing I was taught by the old timers when I was a kid was to arrange the primed cases "upside down" in the loading block. This ensures no failures to charge and (especially with light loads in pistol cases) no chance of a double charge. We'll done, Adam. Hope to see you make more handloading videos.
it also lets you visually check primer seating depth.
Nicely done! Great video.
You are going to be stacking coyotes with that Baby!
I found the 243 to be one of the easiest calibers to reload.
Even with a light weight sporter barrel, they are capable of crazy good accuracy!
Once you find the sweet spot for your rifle, your mind will be blown.
I looked up your load in the Hornady Reloading Manual. It should be in the 3500 fps range.
That will get 'er done!
Need to find some woodchucks now!!!
Good job WTW, enjoyed watching!
That looks really fun loading those yourself thanks for sharing that..
Well its good to see your going down this rabbit hole
nice to see you get into hand loading good luck
Good start for you. It is not so difficult ppl think .It is not rocket ...you know. Next year you will be allmost pro with this .
nice to see those small groups awesome
I started reloading for 45 colt for a Contender pistol and came up with a Hornady XTP 300 grain monster load . It was awesome.
You gonna be very bizzy from now on but it's ok never bored on a raining day.
Those are much better than a needmore. I like boat-tail bullets. They are easier to load and go better. My .243 is a Winchester Mod 70. The Riflemans rifle.
Lol a “needmore” is one of the easiest loading and easiest to tune calibers there is for a Reloader. Nearly every single load I tried with half a dozen different bullets, multiple powders, and even different different cases in my 6.5creed shoots under an inch.
Nice one who tee, I love my howas and my Frankford Arsenal intellidropper
Great vid! take it from me mark your load on your brass somehow i use different color sharpie on the primers you will thank me the first time you dump your box on accident!
Might want to try some on the lower power side I haven't looked at the data on what recipe your using but I've found many times slower is better
Use a o-jive gage for your setting of your bullets it helps a lot with your accuracy
Adam , Nice shooting The Howa 1500 is an underrated rifle until people actually have tried them. Yes reloading can be intimidating but take your time follow the manuals and try different bullets and powders . I haven't ever seen your press before. Who makes it?
Great groups enjoyed the video
243 is a fantastic cartridge.
Great video Adam hope to see more soon 👍
wow, that first group was silly good. great video!
The theory is, bullet exits barrel at the peak or valley of the vibration frequency. That's why we need every round to be exactly the same. Been loading ammo for 38 years now. I'm still learning new tricks. I load for better accuracy if a factory load is substandard. Most of all, save money. Examples are Weatherby Magnums, 375 H&H, 300 H&H, 416 Rem Mag, etc. If ammo cost more than $40/Box, I will load for it. Simple satisfaction of rolling your own is the best way!
The .243 is my personal favorite. Took many a groundhog with my Steven's. 243 and quite a few groundhog matches out 800. The 70 grain Sierra match king fun out to 500.
Trail Boss great for reduced loads. Check into it if you haven't already.
I load Nosler Boat Tail Ballistic Tip 55gr. Sierra has a Flat Bottom Plastic Tip in 55gr. 55gr are the lightest I've seen so far. I can get them going 4100fps in a single shot or a Ruger.
Yep. I love it. .243win was my first handload. H4350 and IMR4350 are great .243win powders too and ACC2520 as well
Good job cool stuff 👍 👌
Boy that's a lot of Varget for a .243. I usually use 35g with a 100g bullet. I bet your muzzle velocity was easily over 3600fps
Welcome to the reloading world! Be careful it’s addicting!!
Work different seating depths on that load and you'll probs improve again.
Dont get to deep with the .243 loading and the fast boolets, you are just shooting the barrel out trying to get fractions of an inch better.
Good job dude great groups
Been loading for about 18 years now had a old man teach me how he was on his 35 years doing so. The best thing i have ever done.
Careful...you may end up shooting to reload. ;)
Them things are going to be zipping along.
and you have started down that rabbit hole let the adventure begin
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I like the .243 - though I’ve never used it for varmints. In fact, the longest shot I ever made on a buck was with this caliber.
That being said, I’m jealous of your reloading supplies (primers and powder); because I can find neither online. It really troubles me, to be true. It’s hard for me to invest in the stupid costs of primers if I can’t get the powder to go with it (and visa versa). Apparently, you know people lol
Way to go👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
~41 gr of varget and 70 gr nosler ballistic tips have always been a staple in every 243 that I've loaded for.
Nice work 💪
Those will get it done !
I’ve used the 58gr in the .243, but for half the price I now use Sierra 60gr hp with IMR4064👌
GR8 VIDEO THNX
Who Tee! Ya get a thumbs up right off the start just for reloading your own! Nice!
You should load up some 95 grain edlx, and 85 grain cx. I bet it will realy like the cx 85 gr.
Awesome groups
For training I shoot factory ammo, in competitions I shoot handloads. Handloads make a world of difference.
Perfect practice makes perfect.
You can tune your load with seating depth. I bet you have another accuracy node at the higher charges. Nice work and welcome to the dark side.
I'll take some of those hand loads! :)
Right on Hootie Hoo that was good man that was really cool thanks for the video again you're doing great man
Thanks Gary!
Amazing job! WhoTeeWhooo!!