Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. It is currently the fastest commercially produced 22 caliber round in the world, with velocities as high as 4,400 … Add a 90 or 95 grain Ballistic Tip (or one of the Partition bullets), and the .243 becomes a versatile, pleasant to shoot, hunting rifle. I even tried a few at 41.0 gr, but velocity gain was nominal and saw no improvement in accuracy so I went back to the 40.0 gr load. Using bullets from Nosler BT LF, Nosler BT, Hornady V-Max, Sierra HP, Barnes VG FB, Speer HP, Hornady HP, Sierra BTSP, Hornady GMX, Barnes TSX, Speer SP, Nosler Part, Speer BTSP, Hornady A-Max, Sierra BTHP. In the 5 different .243 Win Rifles I have loaded for over the years, I consistently got better results with slower powders with the heavier bullets, IMR-4350, IMR-4831, H-450, H-4831, Accurate 3100, Reloder 19 and 22, for example. INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD — USE WITH CAUTION Rifle Data 6m ARC Bol un) 90 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.218 DIAMETER: 0.243" 90 gr. When I got my .243 Winchester version, it was literally one of the first off the production line, and I picked it up from L.E. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. aam Sergeant. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns. As usual, with any reloading data, the components and charge weights used here were safe in the rifles they were tested in, and any change of components could result in dangerous pressure. The type of game being sought should be the determining factor when choosing your bullet. Accurate's data lists 39.0 gr as maximum for the 100 gr bullet for the .243. Joined Jun 30, 2013 Messages 2,811 Location Michigan. I also ran the numbers on my Powley computer and was surprised when it indicated IMR 3031 and IMR 4064 were the preferred choices for lighter weight bullets. My experience loading for my rifle in .243 has been that propellants slower than Varget, are the most accurate, and have good velocity. i currently have imr4350, imr4064, imr4831 and reloder15 that i can use but i am open to other load data or options. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Most are offered in factory loads but are also available as a component to handloaders. VIEW PRODUCT. Jud96 Well-Known Member . There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. Feb 25, 2017; Add bookmark #1 From Scout Snipers Hide, 243 Win Loads 10/15/2014. Thread starter Seeking_Coyotes; Start date May 24, 2013; Seeking_Coyotes. .243 Winchester Load Details. GMX® (6mm Creedmoor) Item No. and max. Neither Hornady nor Sierra releases pressure data, but the Hodgdon 2017 Reloading Manual does. 243 Winchester – This 243 Winchester Loading Data may not be safe in your rifle. Start loading with the starting load according to the loading data. Find what you need in four easy steps. Hodgdon ®, IMR ® and Winchester ® powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. .243 Winchester (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 10) reloading data with 90 loads. Good luck. - Practical Riflery and OCW Forums The load information on this page is for my personal use in my personal firearms and is posted for entertainment purposes only. In my opinion, bullets of less than 70 grains are a bit pointless in the standard .243, as one is limiting the wonderful potential of this calibre by using the lightweight pills. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. It shows maximum velocities of 2984-3122 fps for the .243 Winchester with a 100 grain bullet at pressures between 58,100-58,700 psi, depending on the specific powders. GMX® (6mm Creedmoor) Item No. Feb 11, 2017 #1 hey everyone curious as to everyone's opinion on which powder to run with 243win 75gr vmax and does anyone have hornady reloading book ? On the other hand, the older data for the .243 Winchester is loaded to less than the 60,000 psi permitted by the SAAMI standard. Click "Get Data" to view results. INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD — USE WITH CAUTION Rifle Data 6m ARC Ga un) 90 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.218 DIAMETER: 0.243" 90 gr. Cartridge Overall Length: 2.704 inches: Compressed Charge: No: Muzzle Velocity: Not measured: No notes to display for this load. Login to add your own notes for this load. Thread starter aam; Start date Feb 25, 2017; Jump to latest Follow Reply Forums. Could you please send me the load data for this bullet/weight via e-mail. 243 Load Data. Advanced Marksmanship Unit. any help would be apprec. Hornady ELD-X: Powder: Hodgdon - Superperformace: Min Charge: 42.0 gr. Bullet: 90 gr. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. If there is no indication of the starting load, use a 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum. A database of .243 Winchester handloads. By clicking the 'I Agree' button, I understand/accept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. 2444 The mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: The 223 WSSM was introduced by Winchester as a shortened and necked-down version of the very successful 300 WSM. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type 2444 So, please, if you are new to reloading, go out and buy one of the many excellent reloading manuals that are available. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. I have a similar situation with my 20" .222. If you chose to reload use only data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. Wilson president Daniel Reichert himself! Loaded with our 55, 70, or 80 grain Ballistic Tip® bullets, the 243 Winchester is a proven long range varminter. Hornady .243 Winchester Brass (once-fired) – shoulder set back .002″ 87 Grain Hornady HPBT 6mm Varmint Bullet #2442; 42.6 grains IMR Enduron 4451 powder; CCI BR2 Primer; 2.645″ COL; Use load data at your own risk. that would include min. 243 load data? Are you sure? .243 Winchester Load Data. Varget Load for 100 grain 243 Win Bullet. The best .243 Winchester load has almost exactly the same amount of wind drift as the 6.5 Creedmoor load with the most wind drift, but the best 6.5 Creedmoor load drifts nearly 5″ less than the best .243 Winchester load and a staggering 9.4″ less than the .243 Winchester load with the most drift. I would look at the seating depth as what will fit and function best from the magazine and go from there. March 19, 2019 March 16, 2020. Since then, Dan has […] October 20, 2016 Gavin L.E. Twist rate of the barrel is the major deciding factor in which bullets to use, 1:10 being the most popular as it is sufficient to stabilize up to 100 gr bullets. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. Dec 28, 2009 436 184 Local fish & chip shop. prob cci br primer and winchester brass. Lapua40X California Hunter Education Instructor. Another propellant that seems to do very well is SC 7828, with very snappy max velocity if able to work up. Powders include Winchester I tried that years ago, and found that I got better accuracy (and velocity) with 40.0 gr. Max Charge: 44.0 gr. 243 Winchester - 70 grain 6mm (.243") * = Most accurate load tested ** = Compressed load “ Because Nosler, Inc. has no control over the actual components selected, the manner in which they are assembled or the condition of the firearm used, no responsibility, either expressed or implied is assumed for the use of this data. Thank you. Use at you own risk. Ultimate Reloader is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. hornady 75gr vmax load data. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 243 Win, except plastic or wood mallet. When loading cartridges for which the listed charge is 10 grains or less, after firing 10 rounds at the minimum weight (15 % below maximum), increase charge weights by 0.2 grains and fire another 10 rounds. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. i am trying too work up a load using imr 4350 ,70gr sierra blitzking 243 bullet. H4350, H414/W760, and IMR 4831 are what I like, but the Varget you have can load up some fine ammo as you know. For the load data chart, I narrowed them down to varmint-hunting bullets and match bullets weighing from 52 to 77 grains, and I loaded them over W748, H335, BL-C(2), Varget, Benchmark, IMR 8208 XBR, CFE 223, and IMR 4166 propellants. Commercially loaded .243 ammunition is available with bullet weights ranging from 55 grains (3.6 g) up to 115 grains (6.8 g). Please note: The Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only. Be safe and begin with lower charges of powder. Reloading Depot . With this load so zeroed the .243 Winchester is about a 300 yard deer and antelope cartridge. 243 Winchester Loading Data. as well as velocity? Out of my 26" Brux 1-8 twist Lapua Brass Fed 210m 42 Grains H4350 Berger … The 243 Winchester tolerates a wide variety of bullet / propellant combinations, making it an easy cartridge to successfully reload. Silver $$ Contributor. Versatile calibre that the .243 is carefull factory cartridge selection/load development is essential to be deer legal when barrel length is less than 22". I just purchased the 'Hornady Handbook of Cartridges Reloading, 10th Edition' specifically for load data for the .243 (6mm) 90g ELD-X; However, much to my dissppointment, the load data for that bullet OR weight is not included. Optimal Charge: None gr. Minuteman. Thread starter the badger243; Start date Feb 11, 2017; the badger243. thanks in advance … Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma 204: Max 44.5 Min 42.0: 1015 951: 3330 3120: Norma MRP: Max 48.6 Min 46.0: 1030 966: 3379 3169 .243 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data Using Winchester Powder) reloading data with 40 loads. PX Member. Close to maximum loads of selected powders are required to meet the 1000 ft. lb energy threshhold with a 50 grain bullet while friends with longer barrels seem to have a margin to spare. Note: Cancel × Delete Note? I have found that most of the loads I worked up with the above powders were found in about the last 1/3 of the range of being at the top end of the load data. The loads … Nothing found for 223, 308, 6.5g. 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