Newbie reload

Daryl thank you, I will try the 85Gr Barnes for 243,
Punkur67 yes was checking out the Berger Calculator, only has Berger bullets, I got confused with the Barnes Loads for 308 on the first page has 1:12 twist rate except for the 200 gr has under the loads a 1-10 or faster twist rate. the 168 gr TTSX BT has nothing under the load data. which lead me to to believe 1-12 and faster was acceptable. so I thought, so I am very hesitant and relying on you folks.
 
has any one tried hammer bullets link provided
this one recommends 1-12 or faster
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.243 Cal-071g Shock Hammer - Hammer Bullets

This Shock Hammer bullet is designed for some of the slow twist rifles out there as well as the more modern fast twist rifles. This bullet has a 2mm hollow point allowing it to open up easily but still retain approximately 90% of it's original weight. This light weight Shock Hammer will work...
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this bullet requires 1-9.25 or faster for 243, my rifle is barely in at 9.25
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.243 Cal-083g Shock Hammer - Hammer Bullets

This Shock Hammer bullet is designed with a 2.5mm hollow point for easy opening on small to big game. With an 80% weight retention this bullet will work very well for big game hunting. This Shock Hammer has a little longer nose and shorter baring surface giving it a little better bc.
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well I received my 7.3 mm tap drill, and my 5/16-36 tap today , so I used the drill press and drilled and tapped a fired 243 cartridge , lol was not pretty on first try but it worked.
next time remove the primer it will be easier. verified the bullet seat to the lands the the Hornady lock and load OAL and comparator, 2.050, I need to totally clean my rifle then recheck it.
 
Well I had to pause again, I received two nasty orders from my customer, and I am getting a headache from it. trying to keep my sanity. once I get organize will start again.
 
Well this was the last time I practice with my savage edge 243 . I got a good one I guess. This was a 50 yards. This will be tough to follow.
 

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