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Am I missing something here? Hodgdon isn't owned by Vista, are they?

That is a good price. FWIW, there is a guy out in Colorado who makes adapters to trim straight-wall brass in the FA trimmer.

Natchez has a pretty good price on them. https://www.natchezss.com/reloading/tools-gauges/case-prep-tools/battenfeld-technologies-inc-platinum-series-case-prep-trim-system

I love mine. Makes the process so much easier.

Thank you. That falls exactly in line with the Sierra data, 37.6 max load. And if the predicted psi number is correct, that is just under the 62k pressure limit. If I can get good accuracy up around that 2750-2800 fps range, that should work nicely.

@DrMike I know this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if you would mind revisiting it? I've been working up some loads for my 6.5 CM Franchi, and next on my list were the Sierra 130gr GKHP bullets. I've used the 85gr GKHP's successfully in my .243 for deer, and these should be more of the...

Why do you say that?

Nothing wrong with the old 45 Colt at "woods" ranges, especially if you spice it up some.

Yeah, I always keep some kids' water balloons in my possibles bag. If the weather turns foul, slide one over the muzzle. The deer have never noticed the difference, lol.

It's the least I can do to help a buddy out.

You were going to send me all of those bad old bullets when that happens, right Guy? I mean, no sense letting them spoil on the shelf, and Guntucky won't mind if I use them. 😁

Yep, that's where I am with my Ruger American 7-08. Now that I picked up this Franchi Momentum 6.5CM, it seems to be a better option than the Ruger. Going to hunt with it this fall and if that goes well, the Ruger will go down the road.

It's a good thing my gun safe can't talk. 😉 What she doesn't know won't hurt me...yet! 😁 For a good laugh, find a copy of McManus's "Grasshopper Trap" book, and read the chapter called "Gun Running." 😂😂😂

How would you compare them to an equivalent Sierra GameKing?

But what's the fun in that??? 🙂

Well, I'm ready for deer season. I did replace the factory 2-piece bases with a PIC rail from EGW, which allowed me to position the scope where it suits me better. We shall see how it goes in a couple weeks. And I'm still not completely satisfied with the load, but it's good enough for now.

What's your reasoning for that? My buddy uses the 240 and 300 XTP's in his 44 mag Henry, and they have worked very well.

They've gotta be selling the crap out of those things. Just look at how many of us have bought one.

Another tough little bullet for the .243 is the 85gr Sierra Game King Hollow Point. Excellent little bullet for deer.

I follow the exact opposite approach: I do all my target shooting on the property where I hunt. The deer just get used to hearing those booms and don't react. Case in point: Last year or maybe the year before, I was out shooting in early fall. I have a mineral lick and trail camera set up near...