Wondering about Barnes Varminators for .243

[henry1]

As some of you know, im soon to get a .243. I was just at barnes site looking at the varminator bullets in 58 gr.  and i was wondering if any of you have ever tried em in your handi. Let me see some of those pics of ur groups! Thanks guys! Henry.

[quickdtoo]

I've only shot the 58gr Vmax loaded ammo from Hornady, it was a waste of $20. Most .243 Handi/Ultras like the 90-100gr bullets, but there have been a few exceptions, if the search was working, you could probably find those loads, but without it, you'll have to hope someone posts their experience with em.

Tim

[henry1]

Ok thanks Tim. Come on guys! Anything! like you all said earlier, when you get a new one your just ready to eat any info thats posible! Thanks again and even if you havent shot em tell me what your best yote load is for the .243!

[myarmor]

If I remember correctly,Mitchell worked up an awesome load in his 243 with 58gr V-Max's... but no search So hopefully he will chime in the next day or so.

-Aaron

[henry1]

ok, Thanks Aaron!

[Norseman112]

I havn't tried any yet but the 95's work great.


John

[henry1]

What do you all think about the range for the .243 would be? maybe 300-400yds? on a decent day with not much wind. if its windy you could allways use heavier bullits right? I mean then they wouldnt get tossed around so easily.

[trotterlg]

I shot up a bunch of them in a Rossi .243 I had and they were very good.  I used a bunch of the VLC's in .224 in a 22-250, the VLC was just a coated Varmintathor, and they were also very good.  Larry

[henry1]

Thanks Larry! I appriciate it! Im getting so syched to buy the .243 ill be lucky if my wish dont get shot down!

[Mac11700]

For your viewing pleasure

mitchell shot some pretty decent groups with the 24" 243 bull barrel I sold him...I couldn't get it back from him if I tried... ...here's the link...and some pics..

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,79053.0.html

mitchel wrote:
its a 3 shot group from my 243 24 inch bull barrel. shooting a 55 CT bullet under 45.2 grains of varget.
   

Mac

[henry1]

OMG! how can you even see that thing when its at 200yds! What kinda scope is on that?

[quickdtoo]

Mitchell likes big scopes, probably a 6-24x or so, I know he has a Tasco Varmint, I sold it to him.

Tim

[henry1]

Well i know what loads im goin to start with and i know what kinda scope i wanta get too! thanks guys!

[Mac11700]

Well i know what loads im goin to start with and i know what kinda scope i wanta get too! thanks guys!

I wouldn't suggest you use either of these 2 loads as your starting point...but the components are worth a try.mitchells 243 barrel was handlapped..both he and & I worked up loads in small increments to achieve these groups..Always  follow the manufactures recommended loads..and if you deviate from them..do so with the full understanding of what you are doing is dangerous and should be approached with caution...checking for pressure signs on every firing.Loads suitable for this rifle may not be for yours...Reduce all loads and work your way up slowly

Mac

[henry1]

Thanks for the heads up mac. i dont have my reloading books with me here at college but i wouldve checked the loads before i used them. LOL! just so you know that im not that squirrley. Anyways, what are those loads? are they below or above what the books say?

[myarmor]

Close to max..
http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=6mm&s=101
And a very nice group too. I was wrong it was Noslers, not V-Maxs.

[henry1]

Hey thanks! Can you get load info from all bullit websites or just for noslers? i have looked for them before but could never find em.

[quickdtoo]

Speer has select bullet data online...

http://www.speer-bullets.com/default.asp?s1=5&s2=15

[henry1]

Thanks Quick! Itll come in handy for me when i wanta refer to somthing.