87gr V-Max, What powder?

[kdvarmint]

In 243win. Slowpoke Slim, I got you down for IMR4350. How about anyone else?

[jimbo88mm]

41grs of H4350 has worked really well with the 87gr vmax in my 243 stevens.

Biggest problem is finding 87gr vmax bullets in stock ;

Thinking about giving the 87gr bthps a try.

[bootsmcguire]

I used to run them in a 243 1-9.25" twist with a charge of Varget and Fed 210 primers. I have since switched to a 243AI. There may be better choices out there, but I like the Varget because it isn't temp. sensitive and it lets me play all summer and hunt all winter with the same load and the same reliability.

[rcinit]

My best shot groups with IMR4064 w/Winchster primers and federal cases came using 34.1 grains @2900fps. However I've switched to Varget for the same reason, it's not temp sensitive. I also use Varget in my .223. My Varget load came out @ 36.9 @ 2975fps. Both the Imr4064 and Varget loads are in a Mod 12 VLP DBM in .243.

[jimbo88mm]

My understanding is that all of Hodgens "extreme" powders are temp insensitive:

http://www.hodgdon.com/extreme.html


I have not had any issues down here in Texas (40s-100s) with either varget or h4350.

[Der Verge]

It has been a while since I looked at the data, only because I sold the rifle to a buddy, but......
Savage model 12FV, .243 Win, R-p case, 87gr Vmax, 44.4grs H-414, bullets seated a bit long, produced a group that could be covered with a dime @200 yards.

[scope eye]

Hi I would run 45gr of rl17 that will put you about 3400fps, that should get the job done.
Dean

[Slowpoke Slim]

I was just playing with Win 760 this weekend. Shows real promise at 42.0 grs. Not a true one hole group for all 5 shots, but 3 into one hole, and the other 2 vertically strung and touching. Gonna have to play with that powder some more.

[chainsaw]

4064 here,makes 1/2" groups.