i have been working up a load for my Tikka 243 (now threaded and suppressed). Yesterday I went to the range twice. I shot 65 gr v-max with 41.8 gr of Varget, 2.625 COL, @3600 ft/sec. 1st group of 3 was 1.103, 2 group was .367, 3rd group was .543. I also tried a group @ 42.5 gr. these grouped @ .550, did flatten the primers and looked to be hard on brass.
I also tried 70 gr Noslers with 41.8 gr of Varget, 2.690 COL, 3568 ft/sec, group measured .356. now I need to try both 65 and 70 @ 200 and 400 yards.
I am also looking for something that will shoot 400 yards without having to make a lot of adjustments to take the shot. It is not often I get a shot like that, but I hunt a few spots where the coyotes are educated and will hang up @ that distance.
Good luck B14bsb, and remember to work your way up to max load!
