243 Win and 95gr BT

[Woodycreek]

What powders would you guys suggest in a 243 with 95gr BTs? I have Varget, Retumbo, and 7828ssc. I was going to get some Hybrid 100V also. The rifle is a Rem 700 SPS V with 26" bbl.

 

[JDMAG]

I've gotten some good groups with IMR4831. IMR4350 is good as well.

 

[nodak7mm]

Woody,

With what ya got there, I would try the Varget and I prob would not try that bullet with Retumbo or 7828 (slow stuff)

With that said, I have used to sucess in the .243 is: RL15, H4350 for bullets in the 70-85gr range and RL22 with 105's..

Rod

 

[YoteSmoker]

RL-22 worked the best for me with that bullet. I also tried IMR350 and IMR 4831.

 

[FOTIS]

47 gr of imr 7828. Max load work up.....

I got 3150 fps and .75" from my 22" Savage 110. RL 25 also works.....

 

[Woodycreek]

Thanks Guys! My current load with the .243 is 42gr of Varget with a 70gr BT going 3440 fps. It will shoot in the .3-.4 at 100 yards. I've been leaning toward using 7828 and with POPs 3150 fps with a 22 inch barrel :shock: Still would like to try some Hybrid 100V if i can find some around here. Just found brand new one pound can of RL-15 and half pound of RL-25 in the man cave!

 

[257 Ackley]

Another new powder that is supposed to really shine in the .243 is R17. This may work better in the heavier range of bullets for the .243. Varget seems like a better choice than the really slow powders you mentioned like 7828.

 

[Larry in SD]

In my 22" Ruger .243 I used H-4350 with 95gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips. Accuracy was excellent and I wish I could have found a varmint load that shot as well as the 95's did in that Ruger. Average muzzle velocity out of my 22" Ruger was 3071 FPS. I took a half dozen Whitetails at between 200 - 300 yards with that load and was not disappointed one bit.

Larry

 

[YoteSmoker]

Larrry, If your gun likes the heavier bullets and you need a good varmint bullet, you ought to give the 87 hornady v-max a try. With it's .400 bc and extreme accuracy way out there, I think it might make you very happy. I have found the 95 ballistic tip expands very little if at all on small vermin.

 

[Guest]

If you want to get some great velocity, consider Accurate MagPro. With a 24" test barrel, Accurate got 3500+ out of an 80gr hollowpoint (I think it was a Sierra, but don't quote me). I'm trying it in a variety of rounds with good results both in velocity and accuracy, but holding off on using it in my .243Win because it's a semi-auto.

 

[blacktailhunter]

I perfer IMR 7828ssc. The standard 7828 fills the case up too much before reaching max. Magpro has also performed well for me with the 95-100 grainers. Another new powder you might look for is Winchester 780. It's what they use in their factory loadings of 95gr BST's.

 

[Larry in SD]

If you want to get some great velocity, consider Accurate MagPro. With a 24" test barrel, Accurate got 3500+ out of an 80gr hollowpoint (I think it was a Sierra, but don't quote me). I'm trying it in a variety of rounds with good results both in velocity and accuracy, but holding off on using it in my .243Win because it's a semi-auto.

Truth be known I do not have that particular Ruger .243 anylonger, but now have a different one, identical to the previous one except this is an older one with a 1 in 10" twist while the previous one had a 1 in 9" twist.

So far I have been shooting 70gr. Nosler Ballsitic Tips in the form of Federal Premium Ammo through the one I currently have with good results. I haven't shot any of the 95's is this one as yet.

Larry

 

[JD338]

Woodycreek,

Don't overlook IMR4350. :wink:

JD338

 

[corbin9191]

I would agree with POP. I used his load and have got a 2 inch pattern at 800 yards! Even though there wasnt very much energy at that distance :lol:

 

[coyotetrapper]

I use H-4831 SC with nosler 90 BT's and get great accuracy! 43.5 grains with the 90's I would try 39.5 and 40 as a start with those 95's. This powder is very consistant as it is an extreme powder and I shoot in all and any temps. I don't get blazing speed they run 2940 FPS but are very accurate. A great coyote load!

I would give it a try as you will get more fill% with it than varget and some of the other powders mentioned. Good luck.

 

[Woodycreek]

Thanks again guys! Looks like i'll pick some IMR4350 and Magpro. By the time i'm done with load development with all of these powders, i should be ready for that 243 AI barrel from Hart or Shilen :lol:

 

[Woodycreek]

Larry,

Its funny you mentioned that 70gr Bt Federal Premium Ammo. I shot that before i started reloading for the 243. It shot so good in the SPS V some guys thought it was reloads.

 

[Larry in SD]

I know what you mean. I kind of wish I knew what Federal was loading so I could duplicate it with Handloads.

Actually at the present it really doesn't matter as I find out Wednesday when I go in for surgery so I may not be doing much shooting if any this summer. In 2003 I had an artificial hip put in and it has dislocated itself twice this week (4 times total in 11 months now). Plus I have a dozen or so boxes of the Federal Premium Ammo with the 70gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips on hand right now.

Larry

 

[Woodycreek]

Get well soon buddy!

 

[Larry in SD]

Thanks, it can't be soon enough to suit me.

Larry