How far to start?

[Quackaddict]

Hey guys, finalyl getting close to working up ammo for my Rem 243 win, gonna start with Lapua cases, varget, and sierra 70 grn blitzkings.

I need to know about how much I should start for a gap off the lands, I can't jam in this rifle, as the throat is long. Is .030 to much? I have never worked with a bliztking so I have no idea where to even begin.

Thank you

 

[Joe O]

Case prep and components being equal,I would load five rounds each at .030,.020,010 and touching the lands,if you can get there.With the best group,I would go +/- .005 from there.Once the best is determined,change the powder +/- .2-3 gr.Just changing seating depth can change group size 1/2MOA.

 

[alf]

Start at the longest OAL allowed by the magazine, and work from there.

 

[Quackaddict]

Forgot about the mag issues, this rem sure has a long throat compared to my Savage.... Max length for the mag it is.

 

[Lone Hunter]

All my Rem. Rifles have long throats, Unless you have a custom barrel you will have to seat mag length unless you are going to single load. The Rem. all shoot real good with everything seated magazine length. Good luck