Author Topic: best .243 reload powder ? (Read 1270 times)

hummer · « **on:** January 12, 2005, 11:35:20 AM »

Using Horady 87grain bthp for Ruger 77 Varmint Mk ll SS 26" Brl What would the best powder for this grain bullet be?

Hunting groundhogs, coyotes and deer....Thanks!! :roll:

BEN243 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2005, 11:42:24 AM »

hummer, There are quite a few that would work just fine, however my favorite would H4350. BEN243

ricciardelli · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2005, 12:03:53 PM »

This is gonna be a can of worms...

There are around 46 different powders that are acceptable. And I guarantee that you will hear about all 46, plus some that aren't.

Here's my choice...

IMR-3031 From 30.0 grains to 37.9 grains
Remington 9-1/2 Primer

mag41vance · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2005, 03:21:56 AM »

IMR 4350

Hard to make a mistake with the 4350 powders.
Check the data to be sure, but my experience has shown that full loads of 4350 works well in everything from 6mm to the .30-06.

hummer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2005, 04:36:15 AM »

Thanks for your input you guys. I don't have time to experiment with all the different powders that are out there and any proven pet loads are a great help. Thanks for any info.

I forgot to add that the Ruger twist is 1-10.

gwindrider1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2005, 05:15:24 AM »

Hummer, I'll chime in on this one! IMR4831 has given me the best results, however, being that every rifle is an individual, you'll just have to experiment.

Good luck, and, be safe!

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2005, 12:26:05 PM »

The best groups I have ever recorded in my 243 were with Sierra 85 gr at 35.9 with IMR3031. Also found that the gun shot Hornady 70 gr sp very well with IMR 3031 using 36.2 gr. Showed a dislike for 75 gr bullets though. I at that time was not noting the col.
Jim

kkeetr · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2005, 04:49:12 PM »

H4831SC

Meters nicely

Darrell Davis · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2005, 05:59:21 PM »

Hey there .243 shooters,

Sure is wonderful that we can have a reason to discuss such a question, so will also render an opinion.

Those who have already voted for the 4831 are IMHO on the right track.

I have loaded many bullets in the 243 as light as the 75gr Hollow Points, with H and IMR 4831 and had great results.

4350 H & IMR as well as AA3100 all have the potential to serve your needs very well.

Keep em coming! :wink:

victorcharlie · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2005, 02:18:50 AM »

near max loads of IMR 4831 are very accurate in my gun....