Author Topic: What powder for 243. (Read 666 times)

R.W.Dale · « **on:** August 01, 2005, 10:07:07 AM »

hello what would you fellas say would be THE powder for 243 win with 80gr and heavier bullets?

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2005, 11:27:21 AM »

For all around, H4350 or Varget will do excellent.

-Patriot

Reed1911 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2005, 12:51:01 PM »

Varget and N150 for 70 to 90; 90+ N160

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2005, 12:58:16 PM »

IMR 4350

victorcharlie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2005, 01:24:40 PM »

Sierra 85 grain BTHP and near max load of IMR4831.

huntswithdogs · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2005, 07:57:41 AM »

H4831sc for the 95gr & 100 gr
IMR4350 for the 80-95
H414..Ive found to be an all around powder in the 243.

HWD

ricciardelli · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2005, 08:19:53 AM »

http://stevespages.com/243_2.html

MY favorite .243 Winchester load is:
Bullet: Sierra 85 Grain HPBT
Powder: 40.4 grains of IMR-4350
Primer: Remington 9-1/2
Case: Remington
Firearm: Ruger 77
Optics: Leupold 3x9
Velocity: 3010 FPS @ 15' from muzzle
Accuracy: ~0.5", 5-shot, 200-yard

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2005, 12:36:12 PM »

I've had good luck with IMR 4895 on every thing from .223 up to .270

I just like it and it keeps it simple using one powder :grin:

cal sibley · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2005, 01:10:37 PM »

With the light & medium weight bullets, 70 - 85grs., in .243Win. I do best with IMR4064 and IMR4895. When I load the 95 - 100gr. bullets I prefer IMR4350 and IMR4831. It seems the slower powders work better with the heavier bullets. Just one mans opinion. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

R.W.Dale · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2005, 04:31:02 PM »

I ended up giving Varget a try, due to the fact due to the fact this powder is supposed to have excellent thermal stability. I don't want my high preformance handload at 100 degrees to barly go off come november at 40 degrees or vise versa. Anyway thanks for the replies fellas.

mrfishnhunt · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2005, 09:25:55 AM »

My rifle loves 37.5 gr. of Varget with the Sierra 85 BTHP at an overall length of 2.235" with CCI 200 primers. It took a while for me to get everything worked out, but now I am shooting 1/2" at 100 yrds pretty regularly, with a factory Savage rifle. Good luck.