1 of 2 Go to page. I have handloaded for at least a dozen .243's since buying my first one in 1974, and can't remember one that didn't shoot into an inch or less with 95-100 grain bullets and 41 grains of IMR4350 (or lately, H4350). Extruded powders like Varget are great for precession loads, but can be difficult for a beginner to throw from a powder measure. So I'm looking for the best load recipe for my Ole' Spine Snapper. H414 tends to give me great accuracy, with good velocity. I have on hand: Varget, CFE223, H414, H4895 and IMR 4350. This is a discussion on post your best 243 loads within the Handloading Techniques forums, part of the Technical category; i have never loaded for this round. I try to keep things simple and use H4895 for almost everything. From a loading only aspect the tac and cfe loaded the easiest. For you to equate the number of powders I use with the amount of intelligence I have is downright insulting! A bit over 3,000 fps 6 shots covered by a dime is what my notes say @ 100 yrds. I used to use H450 way back when, but it is long gone from powder lists. Rem. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. You can find very close to this load for your rifle by using the "Ladder Step" method. Re: Best powder for .243 for 58g to 95g ??? 223 Win. It is important to me that they be temp insensitive. Selected as the powder for U.S. Military's M118 special ball long range sniper round. If you want to save powder, load 41 grains of IMR4350 with the 95's. If you can find H414 (Winchester 760), you might try it. 270 Win. I had some Retumbo and tried it with 105's, like it quite a bit. 27 posts • Page 1 of 1. It opens up ground hogs with ease and cut an unlucky watermelon in half at 500 yards. Read the whole .243 project rifle review story Official Australian Hunter review. This caliber runs on any standard rifle primer. Just a note, that doesn't specifically respond to your question, but with nearly 200 powders out there now, at least theoretically (availability is always a question now), you MAY wind up having to settle for what you can get in the future. 243 Win. I have been reloading since 1988 myself, and have also never damaged a firearm or a person. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. These specialty bullets are designed for extreme medium to long-range shooting. Its been a couple years but its still a Hell of a good load. You just have to work at the right combination for your particular rifle[s]. I've used IMR 4350 and H-414 for heavy bullets. One might get more relevant info with a little more data like barrel length, specific slug, and whether velocity or accuracy are ones priorities. I started outshooting IMR4350, with good accuracy, but switched because of this. Best powder for 243? I found sweet loads I'm happy with, before I tried others...so I saw no need to waste time. Go. Plug in you powder & bullet weight & it gives you the data. All if these are using fire formed PPU casings, and Federal GM210M match primers. I have good luck with Hodgdon 4350 and, surprisingly, Hodgdon 414 (also sold as Winchester 760...same powder, different label). Good luck & … Reloading the .243 Winchester Handloading or making your own ammunition is a labor of love and a very satisfying hobby, especially when you get to shoot the end result and then reload it again for the next shooting session. There are a lot of magnum rounds in use today and one of the best reloading gun powders is the 4831 powder type. If you want some more options though, consider these because sometimes your favorite dealer only tends to stock 1 or 2 different brands and not necessarily all the options within that brand. Another favorite is Hodgdon Powder H322.It does a good job in quite a few rounds including the 223 and most straight wall cases. 220 Swift. 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. It works great in 270 also. Your rifle will tell what is the best powder. Reloading; Campfire Forums; Register Log In Home Forums Big Game Rifles Best powder for the 243 Win? Gives best accuracy, and is clocking 2836fps with a 2fps standard deviation!! IMR4350 had a great track record with heavy bullets in 243's winning rifle matches. If I had to go with one powder alone, it would be Varget hands down. For best velocity and accuracy: Varget for 58-75 gr, 4350 for 85 and heavier. I bought a Tikka T3 in .243 and am very supprised with the 1\\2 to 3\\4 inch groups with just middle of the road ammo. as you well know, 20+ years ago, there was no such thing as shortages... just short on money ... MM MARK; I've used all your listed powders and more, except the CFE223; ALL will give you excellent/optimum accuracy and velocity with the bullet weights listed. For me, I started with IMR 3031,IMR4320,IMR 4350,and IMR 4064,which I still use. Like others I've used a variety of powders, including H414, in the 243 but prefer H4350 because it's what's on the bench in greatest abundance and I'm not a big fan of ball powders... OTOH, if you're looking for good metering H414 won't be beat by H4350. Reloading powder into your .30-06 is a cinch. In my Remington .243, I get very good accuracy with IMR 4350 and Winchester 760. Haven't shot many of the lighter weights, to can't offer anything on those from personal experience, but with the powders you have on hand, Varget would be the first I'd try to see how it works with the light weights. I used to load quite a bit 40 years ago, but I have been away from centerfire rifle reloading for that same amount of time. Sincerely, Dave (Bubba) Thornblom post your best 243 loads. Stick powders have proved best for accuracy. I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. There is quite a bit of overlap between the 2 cartridges in terms of what works well. Varget for up to 70 grainers for me and 4350 for heavier bullets. I have not tested near the numbers of powders or loads that can be observed in these videos. IMR 4350 is probably the most used and most popular powder for both .243 and .270, for the last 40 years I've been reloading. My best powder for 243 is H 4831sc. The burn rate on the CFE would probably be great for the heavier bullets, but there is no data. (I'm clocking 2916fps with the 140 gr. Super Short Magnum. Top 10 inexpensive Black Powder – Revolvers The Best Locking Carabiners The 18 Best Reloading – Powders & Primers reviews The 8 Best Rod & Reel Combos – Casting reviews The 14 Best saltwater conventional reels The 12 Best Outfitter’s Camp – Outfitter Tents reviews The 15 Best Rod & Reel Combos – Spinning Combos reviews Re: Best powder for .243 for 58g to 95g ??? Personally, I'd use the CFE for the light to mid weights and the 4350 for the 90-95s. bullets up, IMR-4350 has been a top performer, if not THE top performer. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. IMR 4350 is probably the most used and most popular powder for both .243 and .270, for the last 40 years I've been reloading. As long as you use quality bullets, cases, and primers, you should have no trouble handloading consistent, accurate rounds with most of the powders out there. by Ken » Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:41 am Hi guys, Looking for some info on reloading for 243 with ADI reloading powders. post your best 243 loads. Basicly this is done by reloading the components you wish to use with changing the powder weight by 3 tenths grain from minimum to maximum charge taken from a reloading guide for the .243. If you're just getting into reloading get yourself a good reloading manual and read it. Really would like to get my hands on some Reloder, but can't be had for love nor money it seems. Available: Norma 200 – Fast-burning powder for smallbore calibers such as .223 Rem. IOW I have no experience with other, probably just as accurate loads. Reloder 19 pretty much duplicates it. Howdy yall! My powder … I agree with the 4064 recommendation. I like Varget, IMR-8208-XBR, RL-15 and IMR-4064. This caliber runs on any standard rifle primer. It will be interesting to read what specific load suggestions are made for that specific barrel length, which is around 57cm. Will it work for you, I do not know, it depends on the rifle and what it likes. MD .... Supplies are so-so ... on the powders, i have 2-3 lbs of each. This email contact address is not an "Ask the Firearms Expert" service. 257 Weatherby Magnum. LoadData.com has more powder and bullet combination than any other reloading manual on the market. Hodgdon's Online Reloading data center is great. - 03/31/15 I am tempted to suggest any powder you don't have on hand, since that seems to be one of the standard Campfire responses--especially powders that can't be found easily right now, apparently because that indicates something special. And over all varget was more accurate. Hey fellas, been reloading the 25-06 with 54gr of H4831sc under a 115gr berger. I'm a 6mm. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Re: 243+87gr VMAX Powder choices? Thanks for the metric data! Have decided to start doing the 243 Win as it seems to be quite popular in my area. Probably the metric barrel length would work best with European powders:-). I think 39 grains. RL17 is the go to powder for velocity. That said, other powders work for people too. Hi guys,Looking for some info on reloading for 243 with ADI reloading powders.Looking to work up a small game load with 80gr pills? Welcome to the Gun Digest Reloading Data Center, your one stop for handloading advice and information to get your loads on target.. In my 243Ack I use H4831SC and H1000 for Berger 95's and 105's. Muzzle velocity is usually right around 2900 fps in a 22" barrel, though might be a little faster in a 57cm. By the way, I tried Varget, CFE 223, Power Pro 2000 MR and RE-15, with a number of different bullets, but H4895 produced the best groups and best consistency for me. Built the load for my daughter to deer hunt with for this next year. RL17 is the go to powder for velocity. So what is the best 243 bullet for whitetail? There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. Thread starter stx kid; Start date Feb 22, 2013; 1; 2; Next. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums. We've tried quite a few different bullets in all weight ranges and there was a marked accuracy benefit in the 75's and lighter with Varget, but 4350 takes the cake with 85 and above. Your W760 will work under about any bullet & IMR4320 is rated for bullets from 55-85 grains. I don't see the point in reloading for .223/5.56 and 7.62x39 because the ammo is cheap for them. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting. For the 95-100gr.bullet I have excellent groups with 41gr. Sure, sure, each cartridge rolling out of your press costs pennies on the dollar compared to the factory-made stuff. The type of game being sought should be the determining factor when choosing your bullet. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. Generally, bullets from 70 to 80 grains are the best choice for varmint hunting and bullets from 90 to 105 grains are the best choice for hunting CXP2 class game. For magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets, it can’t be beat! Super Short Magnum. Smokeless powder is especially sensitive to the granule size, shape, and even coating. First of all, it all depends on how confident you feel and your ability to shoot "MOP" at a given range. Magnum. I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. Funny thing is I started reloading in the early 1970's for a .243 Win. 4831 works for 95-100 grain bullets but my 243 likes 80-85 grainers best. Meters smooth as glass, excellent SD and ES, and very predictable when working up loads. I'll add it to my list. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. Below is our guide to finding the best 308 powder for your needs. Its been a couple years but its still a Hell of a good load. Tac, BLC2, AA-2230, and H-335, ball powders, listed in my order of preference. IOW I have no experience with other, probably just as accurate loads. I have 223 dies on order and wanted to ask if others can provide feedback to the best powders for use on the 550B for 223/5.56. Sierra MatchKing Long Range Specialty Bullets .22 cal 90 gr HPBT MATCH 50/ct. Hello everyone, i have been reloading for a little while now, mostly for hand guns and the 223, 308, and 30-06. Which is best for you depends on your personal powder and reloading … It's just an opportunity to broaden your horizons. This powder doesn't meter well but IMR4064 36.5 grs worked very well in my 26" Remington 700 varmint rifle I posted a 10 shot 600 yard group here somewhere. Hodgdon reloading data Rocky Mountain Reloading Nosler Load Data Alliant Load Data Powder Burn Rate … That being the case, don't fret TOO much. I have never tried any of the lighter weights but H4350 and IMR 4350 has worked great with 70, 85, 95, and 100 grain bullets in several different .243's. Any of these reloading data tools will serve you well. My go to powders are Hodgdon H414, Alliant Reloder17, and Alliant Power Pro 2000. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. 2206, 2206H, 2208, 2209, 2213SC, 2217? The perfect do-all, and classic powder for the .243 is IMR 3031. 243 Win. You can already discover countless reloading data for the following calibers in the "Hodgdon Reloading Data Center" online at www.hodgdonreloading.com: 204 Ruger, 223 Rem, 224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 22-250 Rem, 220 Swift, 6mm Dasher, 24 Nosler, 6GT, 6X47MM Lapua, 6mm Creedmoor, 243 Win, 6mm Rem, 250-3000 Savage, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem, 6.5X47MM Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 270 Win, 270 … Next Last. i load 308,22-250 though. The Winchester 760 meters best in a powder measure...but velocity is a bit higher with the IMR 4350. The Complete Reloading Manual For The 243 Winchester Item Preview H4350 is ideal in the WSM family of calibers (270, 7mm, 30, 325) and is also the standard in such cartridges as the 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum and many more. Not asking for specific load data only the powders that others here have successfully used. I have found, with my rifle, that H414 is pretty much my first choice for use in the .243 AI. I have shot 37gr. Have decided to start doing the 243 Win as it seems to be quite popular in my area. 1minute .... Tikka barrel 22 3/8 i believe. I use Varget for 75gr V-Max. Just trying to narrow things down a bit before i start loading. 25-06 Rem. Among the different powders manufactured by the company, IMR Powder 4064 Rifle Powder is ranked as being one of the most versatile. Varget is just one of the best powders for medium weight bullets in 308 Win cases if accuracy is paramount. RL-19 is a outstanding powder for bullets 80gr on up. Every rifle likes a particular load that will shoot best. Smokeless powder is especially sensitive to the granule size, shape, and even coating. These are AR2208, AR2209 and Alliant Reloder 15. (I'm clocking 2916fps with the 140 gr. Whether you use a reloading manual or a digital reloading data tool, making sure you have accurate reloading data is essential for producing the best possible rounds. I think R19 and especially R22 may be a little slow for a 100 grn .243 with a barrel less than 24 inches. Hey everyone I have never reloaded ammo before so I'm a newbie to reloading. Hasbeen. H414 gives good velocity, and accuracy. Varget for 70 on down-4350 for the heavier bullets. Re: Best powder for 100gr .243 rounds by on_one_wheel » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:10 am I went down the velocity chasing path with my .243 simply to get my projectiles to preform better as I was drilling clean holes with Seriea Game King 100grn. This powder doesn't meter well but IMR4064 36.5 grs worked very well in my 26" Remington 700 varmint rifle I posted a 10 shot 600 yard group here somewhere. If you're wanting to use one powder, I'd say Varget. I looked at the new Hodgdon annual manual the other day and they are coming out with new powders so quickly you can't keep up. I know the ideal process is to try different components (including powder), and come up with the most accurate load for each particular rifle. 80-90gr pills. Basicly this is done by reloading the components you wish to use with changing the powder weight by 3 tenths grain from minimum to maximum charge taken from a reloading guide for the .243. 25 Win. This particular powder is used for reloading .220 Swift, .22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum, .337 Winchester, 66mm Remington, and other cartridges. I tried H-4895 and didn't get as good or as consistant accuracy as I did with Varget. We saw an average velocity of 1919 fps for our lightest charge all the way to 2021 fps for our highest. Next, we experimented with the CFE 223 powder, and again went through the entire safe spectrum of powder charges. I’ve changed to H414 in my 243, 30-06 and some of my 375 H&H loads. Technical Data World Class Powders & Ammunition We've been part of the Australian reloading community longer than you think. Just take what you can get that's in the burning rate range that works best for that particular application and voila, you have an excuse to do some more shooting. 264 Win. As you say fast doesn't mean better, but those are slow powders more suited for .30-06 etc using heavier bullets. That's what produces best accurate ammo. For my Vanguard S2 the IMR 4064 was better than any other I tried in the 85 gr, but I had a decent load/accuracy combination with the Varget. What ammount of powder … I have owned a bunch of 243's over the years and nothing beats IMR 4064 in the 243 Win. Even at the prices of components today, reloading is STILL cheaper than factory loads, AND you can tailor your loads for your specific barrel and gun. We all have our favorite. 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