39. twindad. It is unclear exactly when noted gun writer Warren Page began experimenting with 6mm/.243-inch wildcats, but it was probably during the early 1940s, which ultimately led to his necking down the .308 Winchester case shortly after it was introduced in 1952. Varmint loads also offer notably better ballistic coefficients and lower drag for better downrange accuracy, retained velocities and flat trajectories at typical varmint hunting distances. Bullet 100 GR. Post Nov 23, 2016 #1 2016-11-24T05:17 I have a Savage 12 in 243 Win that is probably the most accurate rifle that I own. The handload contained a Hornady 87-grain V-MAX bullet. with it. 243 Win 100 gr InterLock® BTSP American Whitetail® Item #8047 | 20/Box . I would think it is one of the most highly regarded powders for that application. Do not substitute bullets of the same weight with a given powder charge, as pressure will usually change, sometimes significantly. Thanks guys. The .243 Win., with its 1:10â twist, can stabilize the 100 and 105-grain bullets, which the hunting public wanted for deer and other big game. After serving in Vietnam during the 1960s, one of my older brothers returned home and gave my father a new Remington, During the late 1970s, I acquired a pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint so chambered. I just again what to say thank you guys for idea's and your input I ⦠.243 Winchester (Using 105 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 46 loads. The .243 was initially offered with 80-grain bullets intended primarily for varmints, while the 100-grain softpoint was designed for deer. Use the data exactly as outlined. My book agrees with jrock's numbers but does show 29.4gr of IMR4064 @ 2500fps before 31.0gr @ 2600fps. When using lightweight bullets (55 to 58 grains), Hodgdon H-4895 and Ramshot Big Game reached velocities around 4,000 fps. If it's for average size whitetail I wouldn't worry to much either way. Itâs also a wonderfully accurate projectile; in fact, when working up loads for American Rifleman, the average of five consecutive, five-shot groups at 100 yards from a $269 Savage was 0.98â. 243 win . I have used about every powder suitable for sticking in a 243 case. Could be even more twist than that. Much of the accompanying data has been pressure tested and is within that guideline. Not real high tech but the best I can do. .243 Winchester (Using 95/100 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 50 loads. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. Powders include Winchester, IMR, Hodgdon, Alliant, Vihtavuori Indications are the loads that were not pressure tested are also within those guidelines. 2 contour Douglas barrel; it proved capable of 1⁄4-MOA accuracy, which was uncommon for that era using common hunting bullets. 40 gr RL17/100 gr Hornady Interlock/W-W case/WLR primer/2.715" OAL = (3) 2888 fps/71 ES/38 SD. It reminds me of the problem Remington had with the .244. Bullet Type Primer. He ran about 75 yards and piled up. SSTs are factory loaded by Hornady and Black Hills Ammunition. 40 gr IMR4350/100 gr Hornady Interlock/W-W case/WLR primer/2.715" OAL = (2) 2710 fps. I shoot a 75 and 85 in 243, both love 35.5gr of ADI 2208 (Varget) behind 100gn Sierra Boatail and Hornady flatbase pills, shoot 1/2-3/4 groups. 39. Most have our pioneering secant ogive design â one of the most ballistically efficient profiles ever developed (see diagram to right). 6mm .243 100 gr InterLock ® BTSP Item #2453 | 100/Box . I chose the Federal Vital-Shok load with 100 grain JSP bullet to develop the ballistics analysis of these common .243 loads, which are all essentially the same. I used that load to bag a doe at 11:00 on opening morning, and then this dude at about 3:30 that afternoon. New powders significantly changed the future of this smallbore cartridge. One of my current favorite loads is the 87 gr. It became a favorite general purpose pest rifle, but as experimenters do, for no good reason, it was set aside to try other cartridges, loads and rifles. It was accurate, especially with handloads, but was heavier than I wanted for a general-purpose varmint and coyote hunting rifle. Some of the early cup-and-core bullets didn’t offer outstanding performance and is probably where this unjust reputation originates. Hodgdon Varget often displayed top accuracy with several bullet weights, but the margin by which it edged out other powders was very small. Make sure you're ready when the big one steps out and load-up with Hornady ® American Whitetail ® ammunition.. Loaded with our legendary Hornady ® InterLock ® bullets in weights that have been deer hunting favorites for decades, American ⦠.243 / 6mm Caliber Reloading Bullets .243 / 6mm Caliber Bullets can be used to reload .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, .243 WSSM, .240 Weatherby Magnum, 6mm PPC, .244 H&H magnum and other cartridges using a .243 or 6mm diameter bullet. I load for my Finnwolf also in 243 using 36.5gr 2208 and 87gr Hornady flatbase pills, 3/4 groups, magazine length limits distance to lands with this rifle. Should be able to load a ton of options that will get you at or close to the MV and recoil that you are looking for. In spite of several excellent .243/6mm cartridges being developed to compete with the .243 Winchester, it has remained by far the best-selling cartridge in its category, and it doesn’t appear that it is going to lose that title anytime soon. Two of the most common mistakes when assembling .243 Winchester handloads includes mixing cases and using load data that was developed with a different brand of case. The .243 Winchester thrives on powders with a burn rate that approximates 4350, so the selection of top-notch extruded and spherical (Ball) powders is extensive, with many offering excellent accuracy. I'm loading 105gr Amax and 100gr BTSP with H100V, RL-17 and getting 3000+fps. Sectional Density: 0.242. wtb .243 100 grain sierra semi points If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Case capacities have been found to vary by over 4.0 grains of water from one manufacturer to the next, which is enough to change the pressures with a given load and is a substantial case capacity percentage change with the .243’s modest powder charge weights. Very accurate load. RCBS dies were used to develop the accompanying handloads. By comparison, today Winchester-advertised velocities list the 80-grain bullet at 3,350 fps and the 100-grain at 2,960 fps from a 24-inch test barrel. SGKs for deer. Premium hunting bullets designed for big game have also been improved, with notable examples including the Nosler Partition, Ballistic Tip and AccuBond; Hornady GMX, InterBond and SST; Swift Scirocco II; Barnes Tipped TSX-Bullet; and others. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. I like it with 100 gr. 1. Can someone send me a photo from the Hornady book with load data for 243 Win 100gr? Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. Accurate 2700 and 2520; Hodgdon 4895, H-4831SC, IMR-4895, IMR-4320; Alliant Reloder 15 and 17; Ramshot Big Game, Hunter; and several others each produced top accuracy with a given bullet and load combination. Nominal velocity is 2960 fps. Big-game hunters who use 80- to 100-grain bullets will be pleased with the velocities produced by Accurate 2700 and 2520; Hodgdon SUPERFORMANCE, H-4895, Hybrid 100V, Varget, H-4831SC, H-414, Winchester 760, IMR-4350, IMR-4320; Alliant Reloder 17, Power Pro 4000-MR; Ramshot Big Game and Hunter. The .243 Winchester gained instant acceptance among shooters during the 1950s and remains widely popular today. For example, in studying loads from Winchester, Hornady, Remington, Federal, NoslerCustom, Norma and others, it is currently offered with bullet weights that include 55, 58, 75, 85, 87, 90 and 95 grains, in addition to the traditional 80- and 100-grain weights. Actual was (3) 2940 fps/83 ES/NA SD. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The .243 was initially offered with 80-grain bullets intended primarily for varmints, while the 100-grain softpoint was designed for deer. I always shot 100 grain cor loks or equivalent Winchester rounds. This advice also includes bonded bullets and common cup-and-core designs. Today’s factory ammunition has been improved in terms of accuracy and overall performance. The Model 70 was 1:10, so most .243s are the same. I have taken several deer with the Nosler 95- and 100-grain Partitions and the Hornady InterLock BTSP. This coyote was taken with a Ruger No. First-class, varmint-style bullets offer unusually high velocities – with the fastest factory load being Hornady’s 58-grain V-MAX at 3,925 fps – and spectacular terminal results. Although the above .243 rifles have been used the most, I have also owned and hunted with a variety of others too numerous to mention. I know I can get there with H4895 with some work up, but Iâve only got less than a pound left and Iâm using that lot for my sonâs 270 and 30-30 loads. Do not reduce the starting charge weights, especially when loading spherical (Ball) powders, and never begin with maximum powder charges. I think I’ve got what I’m looking for. Rifle and ammunition sales were strong. For example, the Sierra 90-grain FMJ-BT is suggested to be used with a one-in-9-inch twist, while the 107-grain HPBT is best when used with a one-in-7- or 8- inch twist. I even killed a fox at 600 yds. Below are two 95 gr Fusion bullet hand loads from my Sako .243. Not that you canât hunt deer with a 90-grain bullet, but the hunting market is what it is, and the .244 fell far behind the .243, with Remington renaming its cartridge the 6mm Remington. Mild recoil load , Iâd use H1000 44.0-44.5 gr with 100 gr bullet , we used this powder in a 300 win mag with 125 gr bullets , recoil was like a 243 mild , also one hole group @ 100 yards. In other words, if a load was developed in a Norma case that holds 56.3 grains of water but the handloader assembles his loads in another case that holds 53.3 grains of water, pressures can jump significantly. Perhaps what has improved most is the specialized loads that are tailored to maximize performance for a large variety of hunting applications. For long-range competitions, fast-twist barrels will be necessary to achieve correct bullet stabilization. I’m going to get the gun from him this weekend. I also believe 4064 is going to be the powder of choice to do what you are talking about. Gun Parts - Stocks, Barrels, Actions, etc. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. With modern hunting bullets, it is quite reliable on deer-sized game. Much appreciated. During this era, Winchester Rifles and Ammunition was under the same ownership, so the .243 Winchester was introduced in the Model 70 rifle. Three-shot groups halved that. 2.704 in. Penetration at 100 yd appeared to be approx 20â of water and they expanded to .595â and .664â. Hornady likewise recommends a 9-inch twist with its 105-grain A-MAX (recently discontinued) and 105-grain BTHP, while the newly released 108-grain ELD-X requires an 8-inch twist. I had a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight action custom built with a 261⁄2-inch No. Extremely accurate. 95 gr. 0.243 Bullets, Hunt, Rifle. Jerry Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - Superperformace: 90 gr. that a dime would cover. I really like this one and one of the reasons is it measures well. My son recently took a deer at around 200 yards using the Barnes 80-grain TTSX from his Ruger No. After market stock for savge model 11 with bottom bolt release, States to take my 6yr old son to hunt deer. here is my 243 load using H4350 42.0 gr H4350, 100 gr Speer GS, 2.730" OAL, cci 200, 2900 fps and 1"-1.25" 5 shot groups Shot out of Husqvarna 22 in barrel _____ Laissez les bon temps roulette! Good deer load for open terrain. ALL 55 gr 58 gr 60 gr 62 gr 65 gr 68 gr 70 gr 75 gr 77 gr 80 gr 85 gr 87 gr 90 gr 95 gr 96 gr 100 gr 105 gr 107 gr 108 gr 109 gr 115 gr. They were shot into water jugs at just over 2900 fps. ⦠I worked up a good load for my Marlin XS7 .243 last fall. Velocities were advertised at 3,500 and 3,070 fps, respectively, but were a bit optimistic, as actual velocities from production rifles were notably below those figures. These loads were very basic, often very slow and the .243 was for many years best utilized with hand loads. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In addition to handloading, 95-gr. Iâm hoping I can get to that MV range with H4350 or IMR-4064, as I have a ton of those powders - but donât want to be below the minimum recommended charge weight. of Ram Shot Hunter. Having observed the .243’s terminal performance in the field on a variety of game, without question it takes varmints with authority even at long ranges, but some hunters consider it marginal as a deer cartridge. Temperature was recorded at 24 degrees below zero. Screenshot_20210210-174609_Hornady Reloading Guide.jpg, Screenshot_20210210-174618_Hornady Reloading Guide.jpg, Screenshot_20210210-174623_Hornady Reloading Guide.jpg. Find a bullet the gun likes and you will be fine. In working with the .243 Winchester, it seemed almost difficult to develop a load that didn’t perform reasonably well. JavaScript is disabled. 100 gr 243 loads I am shooting 100 gr Sierra Grand Slam bullets loaded with Remington brass, 42.5 grs of 4350 powder and CCI primer. The .243 typically utilizes powder charges that are between 29.0 and 45.0 grains (although a few charges approach 50.0 grains). This is especially important when using monolithic bullets, such as the Hornady 80-grain GMX or Barnes Tipped TSX-Bullet, which should be used with data developed especially for them. The chrono clocked it at 2930 fps, with very low SD. BT over 36.5 gr. Probably going to load up another 50-100 loads with this powder chg. Brass is Lap and CCI200 primers. 6MM .243 CALIBER 100 GR. around the 42gr mark with Win cases. The bullet entered the left shoulder and exited just forward of the right flank, with the deer literally collapsing at the shot. 42.3 gr of IMR 4350 is the overall best load with 100 gr bullets in the 243 I have ever used. Driving the light 55-75 grain pills, the .243 provides the flat trajectory and high impact energy varminters love. Opening day of deer season comes only once a year. Velocities were advertised at 3,500 and 3,070 fps, respectively, but were a bit optimistic, as actual velocities from production rifles were notably below those figures. 44.0 gr. Searra HPBT Game King bullets with IMR-4350. They look to be very promising hunting bullets. The .243 Winchester (right) is based on a necked-down .308 Winchester case (left). Loads generating 2960 f.p.s. of muzzle velocity (24 inch barrel) with 100 grain bullets are offered in many brands of cartridges, making this a de facto "standard" .243 hunting load. I posted this to the thread about 100-gr bullets in the .243.-----The .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington (6x57mm) have come in a mix of rifling twist rates. You are using an out of date browser. 44.5 H4350 80 gr Nosler Ballistic tip , win large std primer . Hornady VMax with 46 gr. It has a 1 in 10 twist and would consistently shoot 5 shots at 100 yds. Well I got my .243 sighted in my first batch of reloads of 43 grains of IMR 4831 worked great this load functioned just fine in my rifle. NEVER RELY ⦠Current industry maximum average pressure for the .243 is 60,000 psi. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. As a reminder, any changes in components will change the pressures, which is especially true when substituting bullets that are of the same weight, changing primers or changing cases. Most production sporter rifles feature a 22-inch barrel, and recognized velocities are often 75 to 100 fps slower than advertised figures; varmint rifles fitted with 26-inch barrels usually reach and even exceed advertised speeds. My bud took a yote with this load last year. Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges.515 @ 1940 fps and above .485 between 1620 and 1940 fps .430 @ 1620 fps and below. Regardless of what they claim for twist, it won't shoot a 100 gr bullet worth a hoot! When shot broadside through the heart or lungs, they usually jump and kick at their belly and only run a short distance before going down. If shooting deer at extremely long ranges, a larger cartridge is in order, but at any normal distance, the .243 is a very capable deer cartridge. Winchester VT in .243 barrel was shot out I used .85 gr. Powders include IMR, Winchester, Hodgdon, Alliant, Vihtavuori You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. In rifles, this 100 grain #1560 Spitzer Boat Tail bullet with a heavy, double-tapered jacket ensures adequate penetration with reliable expansion on medium game. Around 1982. BTW, I put a .25-06 barrel on the .243 frame and it shoot good now! Weight (grains) 100 Gr. I hunted with a 243 for 15 years or so and no deer that I made a reasonable shot on went more than 50 yards. I started loading for the .243 47 years ago and used IMR 4350 and as remember the load was 43 gr. Maximum case length is 2.045 inches, while the trim-to length is 2.035 inches. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. twindad. For several decades, ammunition manufacturers offered two bullet weights for the .243, an 80 grain load designed for varmints and a 100 grain load designed for medium game. DRT. Box Count: 50 Bullets, 100 Bullets, 500 Bullets IMR 4064 is wonderful in the 243 in that weight range of bullet. My gun likes a .010 jump at 3100 fps . Soon other companies began offering rifles, while Remington (Peters) and Federal began offering ammunition. As a tactical round, the .243 is one of the best, offering excellent ballistics, moderate recoil, and stone-reliable feeding from a detachable magazine. Our traditional line of bullets feature exposed lead tips for controlled expansion and hard-hitting terminal performance. IMR 4350 with the Hornady 87 or Sierra 85 gr. SPR BTSP Powder Hodgdon Varget Caliber .243 COL 2.300" Grains 34.0 Velocity 2829 Pressure 53,600 PSI Grains 36.6 Velocity 2981 Pressure 62,100 PSI Start LOW - move up SLOW ALWAYS VERIFY DATA. I've been shooting the 243 for over 40 years on coyotes to white tails in Missouri without fail . Remington 700 adl factory 1:9 twist Winchester brass pockets trued and flash holes reamed . 42.0 gr. 0.243. Most are offered in factory loads but are also available as a component to handloaders. One shot kills is the norm. 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. bullet. Ok. I’m presuming it’s a 1:10, like 95% of 243’s. Using bullets from Hornady SP or BTSP. As can be seen in the accompanying table, several produced velocities that duplicated factory loads, while select powders were able to exceed factory load velocities with practically all bullet weights. Also clocked: Winchester Power Max Bonded 100 gr PHP. SBT 100 Gr. RL17 was 178 fps faster. This type of performance is typical when the .243 Winchester is stoked with great hunting bullets. With this load so zeroed the .243 Winchester is about a 300 yard deer and antelope cartridge. Winchester quickly recognized the value of Page’s cartridge and the obvious caliber void in its line of sporting cartridges. Shooting 80-100 grain hunting bullets, a .243 will anchor a buck with authority. IMR 4064 powder with Win LR primer. Powder ... 44.7 gr: 3,617 : 0.243" Accurate: Max: 49.7 gr: 3,991: 59,699 : 55 gr: BK (Sierra) The bottom line is that the bearing surface, profile and construction differences will usually affect pressures. 1 .243 Winchester. I only have a .243 in a Handi rifle and I traded the barrel it had for a bull barrel. 243 Win 100 gr Hornady BTSP RL22.
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