best powder for the 243 striker

[sturg]

hello shooters I'm new to savageshooter and new to the striker 243. I got it yesterday loaded up some Speer 85gr with IMR 4350 accuracy was ok could have been better. What are you loading for bullets and powder ? my name is Todd from southern Idaho

[sturg]

No one here shoots or loads for the striker in 243? Any info would be appreciated. Powder that you have good luck with in the striker thanks

[bootsmcguire]

There's no real magic powder that does better in the Striker (or other short barreled firearms). I would look at powders that are in the normal burn range for the 243.

IMHO the best do it all powder for the 243 is Varget. It works terrific with the 55-87gr bullets and works well with the heavier stuff. For the 95gr and up stuff RL19 and RL22 can be good substitutes. I have run several 243 and 243AI barrels in short and long lengths, and that is the best advice I can give on what has universally worked well for me.

[sturg]

Thank you I was going to try varget next..

[snowgetter1]

I like 8208 xbr too.

[yorketransport]

I like 8208 xbr too.

This has worked well for me too. I like to use slightly faster powders in handguns than I normally would in the rifles. As much as I love a good fire ball, it's not entirely necessary.

[Jamie]

If you can find it, Ramshot Hunter has worked well in everything I have tried it for, including my .243 Win pistol.