Author Topic: Need 243 load (Read 471 times)

ken s · « **on:** April 12, 2004, 05:30:16 PM »

need a load for 243. want to load a 55gr seirra blitzking need some powder sugestions. can anyone tell me how good or bad they shoot.
thanks
ken s

Carl l. · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2004, 03:36:58 AM »

Ken s, I don't shoot the .243 but some of my friends do and none of them have used the the 55 grs. bullets. I suggest that you call Sierra Bulletsmiths at 1-800 223-8799 and they can help you. Carl L.

PAShooter · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:44:52 AM »

I haven't tried the Sierra's yet, but I get 1/2" groups with the Nosler 55gr Ballistic Tips using 51 gr of H380. They chrony at around 3900 fps.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2004, 05:48:33 AM »

http://stevespages.com/243_2_55.html

Will_C · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2004, 10:40:29 AM »

Ken, I have loaded the Sierra's with W-W 760 and Varget. I was able to get decent groups with both powders, but my rifle liked lighter charges with both powders. I was looking to get more speed than I could get with 70 grain bullets; when I couldn't do this, I quit working with the 55's. I do remember having to load the 55's way off the rifling.
Will