Hornady v-max

[CLEM]

Hello need help looking for load data for 87gr v-max with IMR4350 in .243win. The IMR book I have dose not list the 87gr v-max and the Hornady book dose not have IMR4350 powder. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks  Clem

[GrampaMike]

Clem

243 Winchester
Case 2.035"
87 grain Hornady V-Max (22440)
C.O.L. 2.700"

IMR 4350 40.8 grains to 42.5 grains

Mike

[CLEM]

Thanks Mike what is your source, I would like to get another manual what would you recommend.

[pagris]

CLEM:  Steve's Reloading Pages shows the following for 85 - 87 grain bullets in the .243:

IMR 4350  37.4 to 45.0 grains

http://stevespages.com/page8.htm

Click on the Reloading Data Target.

Although I don't have the exact load info in front of me, my Ruger 77VT shoots tiny little groups with the 87 grain V-Max and IMR 4350 - as I recall, my loads have been from 38.0 to 40.0 grains.

[njanear]

Clem:  Have you checked out http://data.hodgdon.com/ ?  I know you were specifically asking about the 87gr but they do list the IMR4350 loads for both 85gr and 90gr to give you bracket points.

[CLEM]

I just received an e-mail back from IMR they gave me a starting load of 43gr . I had already worked up to 42.5gr with no pressure signs and had average groups so maybe I will try another half grain or so, unfortunately  they did not give me a max charge.