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Okay, here's where I find myself. I'd like to start using a 90 gr Lapua Scenar-L bullet in a .243 Win. I'm not having much luck finding a published load recipe for that particular combination. Where's a safe place to start? My first instinct says to use a starting load for a known cup-and-core bullet of the same weight and type and go from there, watching for pressure signs as I go along.
 
Chilly807 said:
Okay, here's where I find myself. I'd like to start using a 90 gr Lapua Scenar-L bullet in a .243 Win. I'm not having much luck finding a published load recipe for that particular combination. Where's a safe place to start? My first instinct says to use a starting load for a known cup-and-core bullet of the same weight and type and go from there, watching for pressure signs as I go along.
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Follow your instinct.....
 
Chilly807 said:
Okay, here's where I find myself. I'd like to start using a 90 gr Lapua Scenar-L bullet in a .243 Win. I'm not having much luck finding a published load recipe for that particular combination. Where's a safe place to start? My first instinct says to use a starting load for a known cup-and-core bullet of the same weight and type and go from there, watching for pressure signs as I go along.
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Pretty much, except instead of near-blindly looking for pressure signs, you might want to use a chrony. The velocity of the bullet is as good a proxy for the pressure as you'll get without real equipment.
 
Welcome to reloading. This is pretty standard practice and you will find starting data in any reloading book for a 90 grn. Hodgdon's site lists 17 powders you can use. Happy shooting.
 
Thanks guys, you're telling me what I expected to hear. The reason I asked is because I AM relatively new to reloading. I'd rather ask the question and hear some experienced answers than just blunder into it.
I have a chronograph, will keep an eye on velocity as well.
 
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