Loads for 243

[Mr.Snerdly]

Could you all make some recommendations for powders for a 243? I just got a new rifle and know the 243 is somewhat of a barrel burner and would like to prolong the life as much as possible. There are quite a number of different weight bullets you can use too but I am looking for a combination as easy on the barrel as possible.

[South Prairie jim]

Could you all make some recommendations for powders for a 243? I just got a new rifle and know the 243 is somewhat of a barrel burner and would like to prolong the life as much as possible. There are quite a number of different weight bullets you can use too but I am looking for a combination as easy on the barrel as possible.

Try Nosler load data on line.

[PhilC]

^^^^ ^^^^

Unlike other companies, you don't have to pay to see their load data - https://www.nosler.com/load-data/cal...idge-data.html

[charlie b]

Vihtavouri also has a good data site, as does Hodgdon.

[Md Wilson]

What bullet are you looking to use? I prefer 100 grain bullet weight in the.243.

With Re-22 going the way of the dodo. I’m going to start load development again.


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[deaddeerwalking]

I use imr 4350 with 95 gr ballistic tips

[Robinhood]

Some guys will break out and start working up their own loads. Then they never ask others for their loads.

[Fjold]

Match or hunting loads?

For match loads, long range (800 - 1,000 yards) short range (100 - 200 yards) or mid range (300 - 600 yards)?

Medium game hunting - deer, antelope, etc., Short (brush), medium or long range (> 400 yards)?

Varminting - Gophers, prairie dogs or coyotes? 100 -300 yards, 300 - 600 yards, or long range?

[Hylander]

For 87gr. and heavier, I like H4350
Anything lighter I like Varget and CFE223

[Ed R]

H-4831sc, H-4350 with 95gn bullets. load to about 2800-2875fps, should be easy on the barrel.

[Md Wilson]

I was thinking of trying some 95 gn Nosler bullets with the Winchester brand 6.5 Staball powder.


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[jonbearman]

For varmints I use hornady 75 grain hollow points with H4831/ and H4831 sc. It is a tack driver.

[Slowpoke Slim]

I'm using 87 gr Vmax's with H414 and a Fed match primer. Prairie dog death ray out to 600-ish yards (depending on wind).

[Iowa Fox]

I have 2-243's. A 1-10 and a 1-7.5
In the 1-10 I use 87gr V Max with IMR3031 or H414.
In the 1-7.5 I use 107 SMK with H100v '

IMR3031 produces incredibly small grps H414 give me nice accuracy and more velocity. If I'm shooting in Iowa I'll go with the 87 VMax and IMR3031 every time.

[Alguapo]

For varmints I use hornady 75 grain hollow points with H4831/ and H4831 sc. It is a tack driver.

Yup. My Remington 8.5 twist with H4831 SC is awsome.

[Iowa Fox]

I don't know about you guys but the powder inventories around here are pretty well picked clean.

[charlie b]

We are luckier than most. The nearby Cabela's and Sportsman's both keep a pretty good supply of powders and primers. Sometimes they even have the bullets I like. I guess not that many folks around here reload much.

[Seabeeken]

Could you all make some recommendations for powders for a 243? I just got a new rifle and know the 243 is somewhat of a barrel burner and would like to prolong the life as much as possible. There are quite a number of different weight bullets you can use too but I am looking for a combination as easy on the barrel as possible.

My 243 always placed in the top 3 in the club rifle shoot and killed dozens of deer with a Hornady 100 gr interlock and IMR-3031. It was a tack driver. Gave good speed for a fast burning powder too

[Sponxx]

I have a 110 in 243.
I load 95g Nosler BTs in it. Loaded with CCI200 or Rem 9 1/2s, and 7828. It is a high density load, and I can push them at about 3000fps without pressure signs.
Could possibly step on the gas a but more, but I see no need.
I have dropped big hogs and a nice 9pt buck on the spot with that load. Only runner was a small button buck that run on empty, with both lung jellied and heart split in 2.

I will need to work on a new load with 7828SSC, but also have 2lbs of RL17 and 1lb of AA4350 on hand.
Heard wonders about the Hornady 105g BTHP, but never shot them.

[390fe]

Some guys will break out and start working up their own loads. Then they never ask others for their loads.

Published reloading manuals are my go-to.

[charlie b]

A decent resource. Be careful with some of the hot loads listed.

https://www.6mmbr.com/243Win.html

FWIW, I have found the Hornady 103 and 90gn ELDX bullets to be pretty good..