Author Topic: what is the ultimate load for .243 accuracy in a Handi? (Read 793 times)

Good Keen Man · « **on:** August 09, 2005, 12:17:03 AM »

I want to reload for an upcoming comp here and need a recipe for out and out range type accuracy. Can any one help plse?

lik2hunt · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2005, 01:43:55 AM »

Man you really are gonna open up a can of worms with this one.

Fred M · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2005, 06:47:12 AM »

Good Keen Man.
You are not asking for much.

Go with Quick below.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2005, 08:25:43 AM »

If you can get hold of the Federal 95gr Fusion or 100gr Hi-shok ammo, they both shoot real good in my .243 Ultra, less than 1/2moa for a factory load is about as good as it get, I've seen few handloads shoot as well here.

Tim

howard NZ · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:02:03 AM »

So far I have not come up with a load yet that comes close to Quicks group using factory Federal ammo, but I think it could be done but not by this weekend,
regards Howard.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2005, 07:38:34 PM »

Howard:

Here's my thread on my(now mitchells) 243 Ultra varmint...and the groups I got using reloader 22...Remington nickle cases..Remington 9-1/2 primers...and the Combined Technologies 95 grain Silver Ballistic Tips...all of these groups were fired as fast as I could load and set...because of a time constraint...but...for the 3 shots together in each group was real nice and tight...and the flyers were most likely because of shooter error...but even at that all were under moa for the 5 shots.....Group#1...41.5 grains. 3 shots at.212"...#2 with 42.5 grains..3 shots at .118".....the grids are 1" squares...all groups fired at 100 yards...

Here's the full thread..http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=62494&start=0

#1

#2

So...if you can get reloader 22...the bullets..primers..brass...you might have a good load to utilize...probably not as good as a true match bullet...but should do pretty good double duty...for you..

Good Luck

Mac

Good Keen Man · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:51:27 PM »

Howard - is it possible to get Federal Fusion and or Hi Shok ammo here in NZ? Can I buy it off you?

Norseman112 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2005, 07:16:22 AM »

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

Powder: IMR 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.L is 2.710 and I did try different OAL's but it liked this one the best for some reason.

Norse

Good Keen Man · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2005, 10:23:04 PM »

Thanks N-man!

handirifle · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2005, 05:56:16 PM »

I have load data from Barnes on the 85gr triple shock bullet for the 243 (6mm). It came in an email and can easily be forwarded if anyone is interested.

It's a fairly large attachment in PDF format. Actually 3 files.

email me at slewis53@adelphia.net if interested, of course it's free (didn't mean for it to sound like an ad)

camsdaddy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2005, 07:29:25 AM »

I was wondering if there is a way to get the load data on the Fed 100 &95 gr loads. Also quick do you find one better than the other.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2005, 07:46:37 AM »

Ballistics for Federal ammo are at the links below...The Hi-Shoks are now called Power-Shoks....I've not used either on game, the Fusion are new, but the Hi-Shoks or Power-Shoks are great deer bullets, my son ans a friend both use them. The 100gr Hi-shoks were the most accuracte in my .243, but they both shoot well under 1" at 100yds.

http://www.fusionammo.com/FusionBallistics.html

http://www.federalcartridge.com/ammo40/bal_details.asp?id=26&firearm=1&bc=0.355&muzzvel=2960&bulletwgt=100

http://www.federalcartridge.com/default.asp?pg=27&firearm=1