Author Topic: .243 loads needed (Read 412 times)

tinker2584 · « **on:** June 15, 2005, 02:50:38 PM »

Gentlemen I am looking for any .243 loads that you may have. This is my first 243 so targets will be the norm for now. Do you have any pet loads?
I've been enjoying this site for some time. This is my first post and my first Handi.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Frank

Norseman112 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2005, 03:12:33 PM »

Hello and welcomeI hope this helps, but this is a good load for my .243 handi

Powder: IMR3031 34 grs
(35 grs of IMR 3031 is the max load according to my new Nosler Book)

Bullet: 95 grain nosler ballistic tip sptzer

Primer: Winchester LR rifle

OAL. 2.695... The maxium S.A.A.M.I is 2.710 and I did try different OAL's but it liked this one the best for some reason.

I get .75 to 1 inch groups, I also do have the fore end free floated.
Good Luck and congrats on your new handi,

Norse

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:09:09 PM »

Hornady 75 Gr bullet, Vmax or SPSX, with 38 grains of Varget powder.

hellacatcher · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:51:05 PM »

58gr hornady v-max 38.5gr IMR 4064 WLR primer Win brass worked well on P-Dogs. :-D

Datil · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:01:34 PM »

I use Seirra 85 hpbt with good dose of IMR 4320 CCI LR primers,
Get less than 1" groups. Always one shot one deer. Marv.