243AI & Custom Match Bullets

[Salmo22]

I am working through my list of reloading options for a 243AI build. I shoot competitive benchrest (6PPC) and use a custom 65-grain boattail. I've got over 20K of these custom BT's and wondered about using them in my 243AI on coyotes or other predators.

Any thoughts on shooting this type of bullet in my 243AI would be appreciated. I'd also like your comments on loads and barrel twist. I use 13.5 Krieger LV barrels on my 6PPC and wondered if the same twist would be best for my 243AI.

Thanks.

 

[kjcpoint]

I think you would be very happy with that combo. My coyote mix is: lapua brass, 70gr berger behind 49.5gr of h414 in a 12 twist krieger @ 26 inches.
If your after the hides then I would go a different route.

Kyle

 

[Browningguy]

I shoot the 68 Gr. Berger flatbase through my modified .243 Savage 12FV and it works a treat on coyotes. I'm also using H414 and Lapua brass.

 

[308sako]

Win 760 for me with Nosler 70 grain BT's, you will be happy.