Bud Hyett
posted this
20 April 2022
I have the current SAECO #243 nominal 85 grain that throws at 93 grains with gascheck and lube. This bullet is shot in several rifles and shoots within two minutes of angle. I also have the RCBS 243-095-SP mold that shoots as well.
Coincidentally, the Reloder #7 19.5 grain load is my best load for the 6mm Remington with the RCBS bullet. My experimentation shows the 6mm bullets of all types shoot better at 1800 fps+.
I also had an "experimental" SAECO mold that I bought at the Pomona Gun Show that throws 107 grains. I traded this mold to Jesse Miller since he had several 6mm barrels with faster twist. He had the best luck with his 6X45. I had no luck with this bullet with 1 in 9" and 1 in 10" twist barrels.
The SAECO molds shoot well for Jesse Miller in both 6mm and 7mm. He preferred SAECO molds. My experience showed the RCBS mold shot better for me. I have a 85 grain Eagan mold that I just discovered that I want to experiment with.
Farm boy from Illinois, living in the magical Pacific Northwest