RL17 is the go to powder for velocity. Funny thing is I started reloading in the early 1970's for a .243 Win. Who knows these day what powder is the best with anything. 260 Rem. We all have our favorite. I have good luck with Hodgdon 4350 and, surprisingly, Hodgdon 414 (also sold as Winchester 760...same powder, different label). Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting. Among the different powders manufactured by the company, IMR Powder 4064 Rifle Powder is ranked as being one of the most versatile. So, perhaps there is a 'best' powder for the ..243, et al, but no one has yet proven it to be so. post your best 243 loads. All if these are using fire formed PPU casings, and Federal GM210M match primers. From these 4 propellents, if you can't find an accurate load for any bullet weight for the .308 WCF, there is something wrong with your rifle or reloading technique. As long as you use quality bullets, cases, and primers, you should have no trouble handloading consistent, accurate rounds with most of the powders out there. Varget just works good with … Tac, BLC2, AA-2230, and H-335, ball powders, listed in my order of preference. By the way, I tried Varget, CFE 223, Power Pro 2000 MR and RE-15, with a number of different bullets, but H4895 produced the best groups and best consistency for me. Made at the same facility and packaged by Hodgdon these days. Super Short Magnum. Alliant Powder Reload Recipes ← Back. 27 posts • Page 1 of 1. I really appreciate the time everyone took to respond to my question. Your W760 will work under about any bullet & IMR4320 is rated for bullets from 55-85 grains. Reloading. First of all, it all depends on how confident you feel and your ability to shoot "MOP" at a given range. fan, but have loaded for others' .243's, and for 85 gr. Best powder for 243? wncchester pretty well covered it. I tried H-4895 and didn't get as good or as consistant accuracy as I did with Varget. 25 Win. Smokeless powder is especially sensitive to the granule size, shape, and even coating. I try to keep things simple and use H4895 for almost everything. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. Next, we experimented with the CFE 223 powder, and again went through the entire safe spectrum of powder charges. Welcome to the Gun Digest Reloading Data Center, your one stop for handloading advice and information to get your loads on target.. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums. 270 Win. These specialty bullets are designed for extreme medium to long-range shooting. Stick powders have proved best for accuracy. Below is our guide to finding the best 308 powder for your needs. Bullet is .243" diameter. Whether you use a reloading manual or a digital reloading data tool, making sure you have accurate reloading data is essential for producing the best possible rounds. We've tried quite a few different bullets in all weight ranges and there was a marked accuracy benefit in the 75's and lighter with Varget, but 4350 takes the cake with 85 and above. Then go to the range and at 100 yards sight in using factory loads first. I use Varget for 75gr V-Max. 220 Swift. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. These are AR2208, AR2209 and Alliant Reloder 15. Hello everyone, i have been reloading for a little while now, mostly for hand guns and the 223, 308, and 30-06. Not asking for specific load data only the powders that others here have successfully used. A bit over 3,000 fps 6 shots covered by a dime is what my notes say @ 100 yrds. Read the whole .243 project rifle review story Official Australian Hunter review. I have loaded cfe 223, imr 4166, and tac in this bullet weight. LoadData.com has more powder and bullet combination than any other reloading manual on the market. Generally, bullets from 70 to 80 grains are the best choice for varmint hunting and bullets from 90 to 105 grains are the best choice for hunting CXP2 class game. What ammount of powder … 257 Weatherby Magnum. My powder … That's what produces best accurate ammo. RL 22 gives my 243 & 270 great groups and fps. It's just an opportunity to broaden your horizons. Hodgdon reloading data Rocky Mountain Reloading Nosler Load Data Alliant Load Data Powder Burn Rate … It will be interesting to read what specific load suggestions are made for that specific barrel length, which is around 57cm. and 25-06 and 7mm mag. Extruded powders like Varget are great for precession loads, but can be difficult for a beginner to throw from a powder measure. What to Look for in the Best Powder for .30-06 Accuracy was acceptable with our best results giving us a 2.5” group when you tally in the flyer. I have not tested near the numbers of powders or loads that can be observed in these videos. Good luck & … There are three powders available to Australian reloaders that are just ideal in the .243 Winchester. 25-06 Rem. If you are experiencing difficulties posting in the Buy/Sell/Trade subforums of TFL, please read the "sticky" announcement threads at the top of the applicable subforum. The Winchester 760 meters best in a powder measure...but velocity is a bit higher with the IMR … We saw an average velocity of 1919 fps for our lightest charge all the way to 2021 fps for our highest. My best powder for 243 is H 4831sc. But I will soon be reloading and was woundering what was the preferred powder when shooting 100gr. I don't believe the 22 or less inch can effectively shoot 100 and above with the super slow powders. 223 Win. For the 95-100gr.bullet I have excellent groups with 41gr. Hasbeen. Its been a couple years but its still a Hell of a good load. Reloading the .243 Winchester Handloading or making your own ammunition is a labor of love and a very satisfying hobby, especially when you get to shoot the end result and then reload it again for the next shooting session. i load 308,22-250 though. If you are a TFL member and can access TFL, please do not use this link; instead, use the forums (like Questions, Suggestions, and Tech Support) or PM an appropriate mod or admin. I am having great results with RL19 and 85,90,95&100gr. If you're just getting into reloading get yourself a good reloading manual and read it. Re: Best powder for 100gr .243 rounds by on_one_wheel » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:10 am I went down the velocity chasing path with my .243 simply to get my projectiles to preform better as I was drilling clean holes with Seriea Game King 100grn. Hey everyone I have never reloaded ammo before so I'm a newbie to reloading. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. 270 Weatherby Magnum. I have the 26 inch barrel 243 and a 22 inch that collects dust. It opens up ground hogs with ease and cut an unlucky watermelon in half at 500 yards. Thanks for the metric data! Reloder 19: Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes. Best powder for 243? - 03/31/15 I am tempted to suggest any powder you don't have on hand, since that seems to be one of the standard Campfire responses--especially powders that can't be found easily right now, apparently because that indicates something special. Selected as the powder for U.S. Military's M118 special ball long range sniper round. Hello everyone, i have been reloading for a little while now, mostly for hand guns and the 223, 308, and 30-06. I’ve changed to H414 in my 243, 30-06 and some of my 375 H&H loads. This email link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot access TFL via other means. I know the ideal process is to try different components (including powder), and come up with the most accurate load for each particular rifle. Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers On the list below, you can find all the rifle reloading data we have currently available. You can search the shotgun side of the search by shell type, wad, shot, powder or any combination. I don't see the point in reloading for .223/5.56 and 7.62x39 because the ammo is cheap for them. If you feel you require Federal Premium loads with the 100 grain Nosler Partition and 85 grain Barnes TSX is your best bet and want to spend more money than you really need to, go for it. I have never tried any of the lighter weights but H4350 and IMR 4350 has worked great with 70, 85, 95, and 100 grain bullets in several different .243's. Contrary to popular belief, reloading won’t save you money. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. of varget with 85 gr. I looked at the new Hodgdon annual manual the other day and they are coming out with new powders so quickly you can't keep up. I like Varget, IMR-8208-XBR, RL-15 and IMR-4064. 1 of 2 Go to page. Super Short Magnum. Hodgdon Hybrid 100V is my new favorite powder for both. post your best 243 loads. These are the the results of testing four types of powder with each powder getting 3 charges each to look for an accuracy node in each type of powder. I used to load quite a bit 40 years ago, but I have been away from centerfire rifle reloading for that same amount of time. Re: 243+87gr VMAX Powder choices? Reloading propellant powder for most applications in many weights and sizes. If you can find H414 (Winchester 760), you might try it. IOW I have no experience with other, probably just as accurate loads. Shooting forum Reloading ammunition. I started outshooting IMR4350, with good accuracy, but switched because of this. Have decided to start doing the 243 Win as it seems to be quite popular in my area. Sierra MatchKing Long Range Specialty Bullets .22 cal 90 gr HPBT MATCH 50/ct. Re: 243+87gr VMAX Powder choices? So far we are just in the testing stage, but I like the results. How to Pick the Best Reloading 308 Powder canisters of smokeless gunpowder deliver clean-burning, tac-driving accuracy. Reloder 19 pretty much duplicates it. Meters smooth as glass, excellent SD and ES, and very predictable when working up loads. I have handloaded for at least a dozen .243's since buying my first one in 1974, and can't remember one that didn't shoot into an inch or less with 95-100 grain bullets and 41 grains of IMR4350 (or lately, H4350). Thread starter stx kid; Start date Feb 22, 2013; 1; 2; Next. This is a discussion on post your best 243 loads within the Handloading Techniques forums, part of the Technical category; i have never loaded for this round. For my Vanguard S2 the IMR 4064 was better than any other I tried in the 85 gr, but I had a decent load/accuracy combination with the Varget. In fact, not only are there no secrets, many people loudly tell more than they know! Hey fellas, been reloading the 25-06 with 54gr of H4831sc under a 115gr berger. Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Best powder for the 243 Win? They measure very well. Any of these reloading data tools will serve you well. There are a lot of magnum rounds in use today and one of the best reloading gun powders is the 4831 powder type. Muzzle velocity is usually right around 2900 fps in a 22" barrel, though might be a little faster in a 57cm. I have a Ruger AR 5.56, SKS 7.62x39, a bolt action Savage 243 Win and I would like to try reloading for my 243. Every rifle likes a particular load that will shoot best. I'm a 6mm. sierra bthp. 90gr pills?2206, 2. Varget for 70 on down-4350 for the heavier bullets. The best all-around medium speed rifle powder providing excellent .223 and .308 caliber performance. In my opinion, bullets of less than 70 grains are a bit pointless in the standard .243, as one is limiting the wonderful potential of this calibre by using the lightweight pills. Varget for up to 70 grainers for me and 4350 for heavier bullets. For magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets, it can’t be beat! Reducing or increasing the powder charge and bullet weight allows you to meet your hunting and shooting needs with minimal recoil as the result. It will do both calibers very well. Available: Norma 200 – Fast-burning powder for smallbore calibers such as .223 Rem. 4831 works for 95-100 grain bullets but my 243 likes 80-85 grainers best. 80-90gr pills. One might get more relevant info with a little more data like barrel length, specific slug, and whether velocity or accuracy are ones priorities. Howdy yall! And actually, both cartridges are not very picky about what works well. I have been reloading since 1988 myself, and have also never damaged a firearm or a person. By the way, I tried Varget, CFE 223, Power Pro 2000 MR and RE-15, with a number of different bullets, but H4895 produced the best groups and best consistency for me. The type of game being sought should be the determining factor when choosing your bullet. 1minute .... Tikka barrel 22 3/8 i believe. 2206, 2206H, 2208, 2209, 2213SC, 2217? Gives best accuracy, and is clocking 2836fps with a 2fps standard deviation!! A bit over 3,000 fps 6 shots covered by a dime is what my notes say @ 100 yrds. Gives best accuracy, and is clocking 2836fps with a 2fps standard deviation!!! I bought a Tikka T3 in .243 and am very supprised with the 1\\2 to 3\\4 inch groups with just middle of the road ammo. This email contact address is not an "Ask the Firearms Expert" service. Reloading powder into your .30-06 is a cinch. For .22, .30, .243, .264, .338, as well as other calibers, Sierra MatchKing Long Range Specialty Bullets are a preferred choice. This particular powder is used for reloading .220 Swift, .22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum, .337 Winchester, 66mm Remington, and other cartridges. with outstanding accuracy.One thing that may or may not be a factor, for you, depeonding on your shooting conditions, is that varget is not temperature sensitive, where IMR 4350 tends to be, especially in extreme cold conditions. The Winchester 760 meters best in a powder measure...but velocity is a bit higher with the IMR 4350. If you're wanting to use one powder, I'd say Varget. I had some Retumbo and tried it with 105's, like it quite a bit. Best powder for .243 win. charge weight in grams and grains … (I'm clocking 2916fps with the 140 gr. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. 264 Win. Your rifle will tell what is the best powder. Even at the prices of components today, reloading is STILL cheaper than factory loads, AND you can tailor your loads for your specific barrel and gun. If I had to go with one powder alone, it would be Varget hands down. For me, I started with IMR 3031,IMR4320,IMR 4350,and IMR 4064,which I still use. I generally recommend medium-slow or slow burn-rate powders for the .243 Ackley. 90gr pills? It's hard to beat IMR 4064. Funny thing is I started reloading in the early 1970's for a .243 Win. H414 tends to give me great accuracy, with good velocity. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. Basicly this is done by reloading the components you wish to use with changing the powder weight by 3 tenths grain from minimum to maximum charge taken from a reloading guide for the .243. Re: Best powder for .243 for 58g to 95g ??? The best powder for reloading your Enfield will be whatever you find to your liking. Varget is another powder that will work under about any .243 bullet. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. If you want to save powder, load 41 grains of IMR4350 with the 95's. Just a note, that doesn't specifically respond to your question, but with nearly 200 powders out there now, at least theoretically (availability is always a question now), you MAY wind up having to settle for what you can get in the future. Go. Generally, bullets from 70 to 80 grains are the best choice for varmint hunting and bullets from 90 to 105 grains are the best choice for hunting CXP2 class game. ! The good news is, the vast majority of these powders are effective and reliable. I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. Haven't shot many of the lighter weights, to can't offer anything on those from personal experience, but with the powders you have on hand, Varget would be the first I'd try to see how it works with the light weights. So jonnys reloading bench provides loads and tests for this exact question. I've used IMR 4350 and H-414 for heavy bullets. Short Magnum MD .... Supplies are so-so ... on the powders, i have 2-3 lbs of each. As you say fast doesn't mean better, but those are slow powders more suited for .30-06 etc using heavier bullets. It works great in 270 also. Such emails will be ignored. 243 Win. And if you like ball powder (it measures SO much easier) then Winchester W-760 works very well also. trying to get my hands on the 95 NBT ....seems every time i find them, i go to order and sorry we are sold out. 223, 243, 270 & 30-06 but usually with heavy for caliber bullets. I'm sticking with the berger and have my OAL, cartridge components, etc decided on pretty well but would like to try a few diffrent powders. Just take what you can get that's in the burning rate range that works best for that particular application and voila, you have an excuse to do some more shooting. Like others I've used a variety of powders, including H414, in the 243 but prefer H4350 because it's what's on the bench in greatest abundance and I'm not a big fan of ball powders... OTOH, if you're looking for good metering H414 won't be beat by H4350. There is no magic powder. 257 Roberts. This is a discussion on post your best 243 loads within the Handloading Techniques forums, part of the Technical category; i have never loaded for this round. You can already discover countless reloading data for the following calibers in the "Hodgdon Reloading Data Center" online at www.hodgdonreloading.com: 204 Ruger, 223 Rem, 224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 22-250 Rem, 220 Swift, 6mm Dasher, 24 Nosler, 6GT, 6X47MM Lapua, 6mm Creedmoor, 243 Win, 6mm Rem, 250-3000 Savage, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem, 6.5X47MM Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 270 Win, 270 … My go to powders are Hodgdon H414, Alliant Reloder17, and Alliant Power Pro 2000. Unfortunately, at this point in my life, I don't feel I can justify spending the money needed to follow that procedure, and that is why I was looking for a single powder recommendation. Recipe. and large, low-pressure bores like .45-70. If you want some more options though, consider these because sometimes your favorite dealer only tends to stock 1 or 2 different brands and not necessarily all the options within that brand. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. If I had to pick just ONE powder for the 243 it would be H414/WW760. H414 gives good velocity, and accuracy. 80-90gr pills. They are almost the same. Personally, I'd use the CFE for the light to mid weights and the 4350 for the 90-95s. Reloading powder into your .30-06 is a cinch. All of these powders work very well in both cartridges: OH! I have used rl22 with 95gr noslers it worked ok. Varget up to and including 80 grainers for me. imr 4350,cci 200. I'll add it to my list. Who knows these day what powder is the best with anything. We've tried quite a few different bullets in all weight ranges and there was a marked accuracy benefit in the 75's and lighter with Varget, but 4350 takes the cake with 85 and above. Luckily I found 2 more pounds of it recently so I'll be using it more than the others for a while. Mixing different types could heavily impact the performance, burn speed, and thus, may negatively impact the application. IMR 4350 is probably the most used and most popular powder for both .243 and .270, for the last 40 years I've been reloading. Rem. bullet range) PP2000 is my most go to powder! For best velocity and accuracy: Varget for 58-75 gr, 4350 for 85 and heavier. That said, other powders work for people too. From a loading only aspect the tac and cfe loaded the easiest. Top 10 inexpensive Black Powder – Revolvers The Best Locking Carabiners The 18 Best Reloading – Powders & Primers reviews The 8 Best Rod & Reel Combos – Casting reviews The 14 Best saltwater conventional reels The 12 Best Outfitter’s Camp – Outfitter Tents reviews The 15 Best Rod & Reel Combos – Spinning Combos reviews H4350 is ideal in the WSM family of calibers (270, 7mm, 30, 325) and is also the standard in such cartridges as the 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum and many more. Also Vitavouri’s N-150 and Norma’s 204 are similar. Technical Data World Class Powders & Ammunition We've been part of the Australian reloading community longer than you think. Probably the metric barrel length would work best with European powders:-). Hodgdon's Online Reloading data center is great. There are no 'secrets' in reloading. Varget is just one of the best powders for medium weight bullets in 308 Win cases if accuracy is paramount. In my 243Ack I use H4831SC and H1000 for Berger 95's and 105's. Reloading The .243 Winchester Rifle (FN=Flat Nose, SP= Spire Point, HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose) JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point, FMJ=Full Metal Jacket) Loads for .243 Winchester Rifle: (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) I looked at the new Hodgdon annual manual the other day and they are coming out with new powders so quickly you can't keep up. I have on hand: Varget, CFE223, H414, H4895 and IMR 4350. There is quite a bit of overlap between the 2 cartridges in terms of what works well. Which is best for you depends on your personal powder and reloading … I'm also not familiar with any of the newer powders which have cropped up in the last 40 years... Varget seems to be one that is frequently mentioned. Mixing different types could heavily impact the performance, burn speed, and thus, may negatively impact the application. 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