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brianlt21
04-18-2010, 04:59 PM
I am looking to use h414 just because that is what I have at the time and using hornady 87 gr vmax or nosler 80gr spitzers but need load data can't find any in the book using h414..

LHitchcox
04-18-2010, 07:31 PM
Do you have the Hornady manual? I ask because it lists data for WW 760 and it is the same a H414. Hornady manual #7 lists 760 starting load of 33.1 gr. for a velocity of 2800 fps and a max load of 42.5 at 3100 fps.

twarren
04-18-2010, 07:37 PM
Looked on the Hodgdon site found this. You can work from there.

Cartridge: 243 Winchester
Load Type: Rifle
Starting Loads

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Maximum Loads

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Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure

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85 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon H414 .243" 2.560" 42.0 3048 41,400 CUP 45.0 3306 50,200 CUP