Paging Biggerhammer about 243 LBC

[Yondering]

Biggerhammer, if you see this - I've been researching the 243 LBC lately, and saw some of your posts about it on a couple different forums. Now that you've had one for a while, do you have any thoughts or suggestions in hindsight about this round?

I'm thinking of a 20-24" BHW barrel, probably standard profile as I'd like to keep the rifle ~10 lb or so, not committed on a barrel length yet but will probably start longer and can always shorten in my lathe if needed. Suggestions there are welcome. Looks like I can use 6 PPC dies backed off. Suggestions on brass sources? I know Lapua is best quality but $$; I don't mind neck turning but don't want to waste components on soft brass like I've encountered with some Nosler 6.8.

Suggestions from others using this round are welcome too.

Thanks!

[h20hunter]

Tag. I bet somebody can get you a direct email.

[Yondering]

Got an email contact, thanks guys!

[BULLBLASTER]

  hope its still current!

[dscubame]

Littlehammer is back !!  Sweet.  I have a question on a Tikka for the little fella.

[supagoose]

Sorry for hijacking this thread and bringing it back from the dead. I have recently been really interested in the 243 lbc round. I have been able to locate barrels for my build but I have not been able to locate a source for dies. I'd like to get the dies before I start my build.  Can anyone point me in right direction?

[Boss .300 winmag]

Littlehammer is back !!  Sweet.  I have a question on a Tikka for the little fella.

Oh how he loves them Tikka’s.😉

[Yondering]

Sorry for hijacking this thread and bringing it back from the dead. I have recently been really interested in the 243 lbc round. I have been able to locate barrels for my build but I have not been able to locate a source for dies. I'd like to get the dies before I start my build.  Can anyone point me in right direction?

You can use 6mm PPC dies, which is what I'm doing. Lots of options out there.

I ended up going with a 24" 243 LBC barrel direct from BHW (Columbia River Arms) and would do it again, I'm happy with it.

[supagoose]

Sorry for hijacking this thread and bringing it back from the dead. I have recently been really interested in the 243 lbc round. I have been able to locate barrels for my build but I have not been able to locate a source for dies. I'd like to get the dies before I start my build.  Can anyone point me in right direction?

You can use 6mm PPC dies, which is what I'm doing. Lots of options out there.

I ended up going with a 24" 243 LBC barrel direct from BHW (Columbia River Arms) and would do it again, I'm happy with it.

Isnt the 6mm PPC shorter then the 243 LBC ? How does 6mm PPC die work for a 243 LBC? Sorry for asking I'm a noob at reloading.

[jdb]

Is bighammer in time out again?

[yorketransport]

Is bighammer in time out again?

Yes, he is. 

He'll be back around May but I'm still in contact with him if you need to get a hold of him.

[jdb]

Is bighammer in time out again?

Yes, he is. 

He'll be back around May but I'm still in contact with him if you need to get a hold of him.

hahaha no I’m good. I just noticed he hadn’t been around. Wish him well

[Yondering]

Sorry for hijacking this thread and bringing it back from the dead. I have recently been really interested in the 243 lbc round. I have been able to locate barrels for my build but I have not been able to locate a source for dies. I'd like to get the dies before I start my build.  Can anyone point me in right direction?

You can use 6mm PPC dies, which is what I'm doing. Lots of options out there.

I ended up going with a 24" 243 LBC barrel direct from BHW (Columbia River Arms) and would do it again, I'm happy with it.

Isnt the 6mm PPC shorter then the 243 LBC ? How does 6mm PPC die work for a 243 LBC? Sorry for asking I'm a noob at reloading.

Yes, it's ~ .070" shorter. You have to set the dies accordingly.

Honestly if you're still new to reloading, a wildcat like this is probably not a good idea for you. Start off with a common cartridge that has a lot of info available to help you. I could never recommend someone learn reloading on a wildcat with very minimal load data available, you really need some more experience under your belt to get everything right and do it safely.

[Alchase]

Is bighammer in time out again?

Yes, he is. 

He'll be back around May but I'm still in contact with him if you need to get a hold of him.

His name is no longer in the Members list?

[Rainier10]

Is bighammer in time out again?

Yes, he is. 

He'll be back around May but I'm still in contact with him if you need to get a hold of him.

His name is no longer in the Members list?

He is still a member.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=10386