243WIN - 90AB vs 90DC vs 95BT

[Teknys]

I loaded all three bullets .010" off and the same charge of HV100.

Shot three groups of three with all three bullets. My gun likes the 90gn better then the 95. All three would be fine for hunting but the AccuBond and Deep Curl shot 2 of 3 groups were 1/2"ish (didn't measure). Both the 90AB and the 95BT measured the same for the lands check. Same ogive for both bullets. This would put the 95 deeper in the neck, maybe why it had slightly larger groups, still less then 1".
Since ATK is here in town and I have a couple of boxes of Speer Deep Curl, I'll load and hunt with those this year. I'll still load the BT for a buddy and my son in their 243s. I'm keeping the 90gn AB for myself later (being selfish).

Just note worthy that the new 90AB shoots as well as the BT or a Speer with out any effort at all.

 

[JD338]

Nicely done, you are in the groove.
What is your load for the 90 gr AB?


JD338

 

[EOD Diver]

Good deal guys. I'm looking forward to working up the 90 gr ABs for my .243. I tried E-tips and got crazy pressure (blown primers on virgin brass) on the lowest load listed for H4350. I was .075" off the lands too. I think the the rifle has a really tight chamber and will be starting out 2 grains under the listed minimum this time. I've got my fingers crossed that I won't see the extreme pressures I was seeing with E-tips and TTSXs, as the AB is a lead core bullet. They've worked in everything I load for so far and I love the way they work on game.
Joe

 

[nvbroncrider]

Precisely I might have to steal it for mine as a starter if yours shoots. And if I have the powder on hand. If not I guess back to the bench.