Author Topic: 243 75 gr. VMAX laods (Read 2039 times)

Coalminer7 · « **on:** May 07, 2005, 04:29:54 PM »

Anybody have any powder recommendations for va Max bullets? Wany to load some up for a Ruger 77 for groundhogs and crows.

Thanks Coalminer7

mitchell · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2005, 05:35:27 PM »

VARGET!!!!!

my old 243 liked the 87's better but it shot both the best with varget powder. i don't remember the load but it was just a little under max.

George Foster · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2005, 11:50:38 PM »

My Ruger 77 in 243 likes IMR4831 for both 75 and 85gr bullets.

Val · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2005, 03:56:05 AM »

I get excellent accuracy using IMR 4064 and the 70 grain V-max pellets.

kudzu · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2005, 06:59:05 AM »

my 6mm ruger 77 liked the reloader 22 powder and 95 grNos. BT

Coalminer7 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2005, 04:07:05 AM »

dancoman,
How does that 6mm shoot? What to get 1 , but i think Ruger is the only 1 making them. .243 will do, but I like to be different.

please advise thanks coalminer7

kudzu · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2005, 11:10:19 AM »

CM7 - MY Ruger 77 shoots less than 11/2 '' at 200 with the 95 gr NBT and RL22 (48.5 grs i believe, will have to check my book).

I like to be differant - Thats why i got one too.

cal sibley · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2005, 09:38:12 AM »

I find my .243Win. works best with the lighter bullets using IMR4064 or IMR4895. This would include 70gr. up through the 85gr bullets.
Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

Lawdog · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2005, 12:37:13 PM »

Quote from: Coalminer7

Anybody have any powder recommendations for va Max bullets? Wany to load some up for a Ruger 77 for groundhogs and crows.

Thanks Coalminer7

Add to what the others have said the following are powers you can try. H414, H380, IMR-4320, IMR-4064, IMR-4895, IMR-3031 just to name a few that work great in the .243 using the 75 gr. Hornady V-Max. Lawdog

Powderburner22 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2005, 06:18:38 PM »

although there were other powders that i could get a little more velocity out of, the h380 gave me the best results pushing a 70g speer tnt hp. i always loved using that powder out of my 243.

Titan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2005, 05:37:02 AM »

I load H4350/44.5gr with the 75gr Vmax. Excellent accuracy at 2.640" OAL.
...Titan

High Brass · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:03:08 AM »

Good question Coalminer as I will probably try that bullet when I get around to moving back to WV(groundhogs/coyotes). I have plenty of IMR 4350 on hand but have "heard/read" that Ramshot Big Game is a good 'un on 75-85gr. bullets. Good luck with your search.