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Nosler 95BT and 100 Partition would be great hunting bullets. The 105s and 107s would be perfect target bullets. You gun may not like the 55-70 grain bullets due to the fast twist. The 100gr Partition with H4831 should be the perfect combination in that gun. Works well in my Ruger 77 and Win 70.
With that twist rate, I would stick with the mid-weight bullets. Low of 85 gr up to the 100 gr bullets should work nicely. The 105 gr and up really prefer 1 in 8.5 twist or greater. You are right on the threshold of being able to use those too. The 95 gr VLDs is where I would start for a target rifle. Joe
I've got a 6mmAI with a 1-9 twist and really like the 85 grainers. The 85's have the weight to get out there 500-600 yards and hold their own in the wind.
If I am hunting larger game with my 243 I like 95 or 100 Partitions, for vermin I like 65-70 gr varmint slugs
Mostly Nosler is what I use. Never tried any bullets heavier than 100gr, nor lighter than 64 gr. in my factory Remington 600 but good results come from most of what is available
Mostly Nosler is what I use. Never tried any bullets heavier than 100gr, nor lighter than 64 gr. in my factory Remington 600 but good results come from most of what is available
For hunting, the Sierra 100gr BTSP is superb and very accurate.
For target shooting, your 9.125" twist will work good with hornady 105gr BTHP, 105amax 95smk, 95 tmk and Berger 90gr bthp.
I've shot tens of thousands of the Hornady 105gr bthp & amax in 9.25" twist barrels, at sea level and in the freezing Canadian winter.
For target shooting, your 9.125" twist will work good with hornady 105gr BTHP, 105amax 95smk, 95 tmk and Berger 90gr bthp.
I've shot tens of thousands of the Hornady 105gr bthp & amax in 9.25" twist barrels, at sea level and in the freezing Canadian winter.
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Mine liked 87grn v-max with H4831sc. Also, 105 a-max with H4350.
It is hard to beat the Hornady Interlock, 100-grain, for accuracy and performance on game. They are reasonably priced and have always shot better than I am capable of. I killed somewhere around 150 deer with them out to around 400 yards. Nosler Partition is always a good choice, too, and they shot real good in my old 6mm.
I have a 1:9 twist barrel but it will not stabilize the 105/107 class bullets. I would not waste time and money trying those long heavyweights. I would stay between 90-100 for hunting or target shooting. Lots of good bullets to choose from in that weight, as everyone else has pointed out.
Cade,
Try our 95 grain CLASSIC HUNTER BULLET . You didn't have enough barrel twist rate for the 6mm 105 Hybrid bullets (1-8 TWIST). The Classic Hunter bullets are designed to be used at the published magazine length of the cartridge you are loading ( 2.710 COAL for the .243 WIN) In most cases your load development will consist of seating the bullet to the magazine length of the cartridge you are loading. Then work your load back up slowly checking for pressure signs and accuracy until your highest velocity accuracy node is found. If you have any more questions please contact us at techsupport@bergerbullets.com or 714-441-7202 from 8am to 4:30pm Eastern time MON thru FRI.
Take care,
Had a 6mm Rem 700 BDL Varmint Model. Just about the same case and twist. For GH hunting I shot a lot of Sierra 75 GR HP and Sierra 85 GR HPBT. Both shot good enough for hunting. I think they shot a little under 1 inch. Would have been better with my present shooting skills. The 85 would probably be a better choice. Choose a bullet that always on the shelf at your shooter supply store.
with a Rem. factory twist 9-1/8" ,,,I prefer bullets no longer than 1.090" and BC of .430 or less,,,the most accurate bullets for me were anything "boutique" 62-68,,,,optimum all around 80 Berger or Sierra 85 HPBT,,,for huntinng 90 Berger or 87 VLD ,,,and of course 100gr Sierra SBT,,,,,pick the weight you like and use H-4350 max loads,,,,Roger
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