Ruger 77VT 243 Win. loads

[JEV]

I'm trying to shoot my Ruger 77 VT 243 in F-Class. Needless to say, I'm on a tight budget! The rifle has a 1-10 twist barrel. Does anyone out there have any starting loads with bullet weights that will work in this barrel. I don't want to spend my money buying out the powder store to find something that works well!

 

[nhkuehl]

The 1:10 twist will limit you to a 90 grain or lighter bullet (http://www.bergerbullets.com/Products/Target%20Bullets.html). H4350, H4831SC, IMR4831 or REL-19 is probably the range of powder that will work. I have a 1:8 twist and shoot 107 gr MatchKing bullets with IMR4350. - nhk