.243 loads using 80gr. nosler ballistic tip spitzers

[natman]

Hi all,I'm new to this site and would like to get some data on this load? I'll be using this load for coyotes and groundhogs only here in Virginia..I'd prefer to use IMR powders if possible being as others in this area are hard to come by..I currently have a stock of 4350 and 4198 that I use for the 45-70 300gr noslers and .243 100gr. hornady..I'd like to know C.O.L. of this loads as well as a good starting point..I can't seem to find anything in the manuals I have for this bullet...Thanks for any help and thanks to nosler for a very good product :grin:

 

[Guest]

I shot 44 grains of IMR 4350 with 80 grain Speer sp for years in Sako Forester. I would start at 42 grains and work up. This load (44) showed no pressure signs in MY rifle, but the usual precautions apply. Accuracy was .5 moa. I can't give you COL since the Sako is now a custom .308

 

[natman]

This is for a Remington 700ADL..I've ordered a bell and carlson thumbhole stock for it and installed Harris Bipods..It likes my 100gr. loads Giving me a little under 1inch M.O.A with 3 shots..Decided to use this rifle for varmints and predators only and start using the 45-70 for deer and bear or whatever else could use a 300 plus grain bullet :shock:

 

[moreloader]

I don't have it with me but check online for the new MagPro data. It brings new life to the 243 win. 85g bullet at 3300+.

 

[41mag]

I shot 38grs of IMR-3031 for many years under an 80 Nosler Solid Base. THis was worked up through each can of powder, and safe in my Win. M70.

IF your seriously looking to use this bullet, then I would suggest buying at least three boxes of the same lot to start off with unless you can be assured that there will still be some there when you go back.

I would also suggest that you might give the 95gr BT a try as well for a combo load. I switched to it when the Solid Base went away several years back and picked up right where it left off. I did change the powder up to H-4350 and 42grs though. However this load will drop them into under 1/2" regularily if I can hold it there. IT is definately not the load or the gun when it doesn't.

Good Luck in your efforts.