Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 87, Hornady V-MAX 22440
Useable Case Capaci: 49.824 grain H2O = 3.235 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.710 inch = 68.83 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Vihtavuori N160
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-20.0 85 37.60 2440 1150 30086 8725 83.3 1.418
-18.0 88 38.54 2502 1209 32154 9032 84.8 1.383
-16.0 90 39.48 2564 1270 34368 9334 86.3 1.350
-14.0 92 40.42 2627 1333 36735 9630 87.7 1.316
-12.0 94 41.36 2690 1397 39275 9918 89.0 1.274
-10.0 96 42.30 2753 1464 41995 10197 90.3 1.236
-08.0 98 43.24 2816 1532 44912 10466 91.6 1.198
-06.0 100 44.18 2879 1602 48017 10724 92.7 1.162
-04.0 102 45.12 2943 1673 51324 10970 93.8 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 105 46.06 3006 1746 54870 11201 94.8 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 107 47.00 3070 1821 58675 11418 95.7 1.060 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 109 47.94 3134 1897 62762 11619 96.6 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 111 48.88 3198 1975 67157 11802 97.3 0.998 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 113 49.82 3261 2055 71889 11967 98.0 0.969 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 115 50.76 3325 2136 76989 12112 98.6 0.940 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 117 51.70 3388 2218 82496 12237 99.0 0.913 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 107 47.00 3225 2009 69411 11518 99.4 0.984 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 107 47.00 2873 1595 48212 10811 88.5 1.159Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 87, Hornady V-MAX 22440
Useable Case Capaci: 49.824 grain H2O = 3.235 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.710 inch = 68.83 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 52666 psi, or 363 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
28 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-25 107.6 49.2 3.19 3117 99.1 52667 12694 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 100.0 47.9 3.10 3117 97.4 52667 12946 1.111 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 110.9 53.7 3.48 3111 88.9 52667 13696 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 110.4 50.7 3.29 3104 95.1 52667 13041 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30 110.4 50.7 3.29 3104 95.1 52667 13041 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 101.4 47.6 3.08 3095 93.7 52667 12888 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33 110.4 55.7 3.61 3091 89.9 52667 13485 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 101.7 47.2 3.06 3083 95.9 52667 12581 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 101.7 47.2 3.06 3083 95.9 52667 12581 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 101.7 47.2 3.06 3083 95.9 52667 12581 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 104.3 51.1 3.31 3081 94.8 52667 12717 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 104.5 51.2 3.32 3081 94.7 52667 12725 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 100.0 47.2 3.06 3080 94.1 52667 12533 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 105.7 47.2 3.06 3080 94.1 52667 12533 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15 104.4 47.4 3.07 3080 95.8 52667 12572 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 104.4 47.4 3.07 3080 95.8 52667 12572 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 101.9 49.7 3.22 3077 91.9 52667 12826 1.116 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 95.8 43.8 2.84 3068 100.0 52667 11319 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 100.8 46.8 3.03 3065 93.9 52667 12359 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 101.8 50.9 3.30 3054 96.7 52667 12109 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 90.7 44.4 2.88 3049 98.2 52667 11856 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 93.8 44.5 2.88 3048 98.2 52667 11838 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 97.7 44.6 2.89 3045 95.6 52667 11902 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 102.9 46.9 3.04 3043 93.7 52667 12119 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214 104.8 50.0 3.24 3043 94.1 52667 12197 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 98.1 45.1 2.92 3042 95.7 52667 11957 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 93.3 42.4 2.75 3041 99.3 52667 11539 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 93.3 42.4 2.75 3040 99.3 52667 11535 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217 110.2 50.1 3.24 3040 94.1 52667 12158 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 110.2 50.1 3.24 3040 94.1 52667 12158 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 92.9 42.7 2.76 3037 99.3 52667 11589 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 90.5 42.5 2.75 3036 99.2 52667 11617 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 98.8 45.4 2.94 3035 95.7 52667 11866 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 112.0 51.7 3.35 3028 96.7 48544 12922 1.148
ADI AR 2225 112.0 51.7 3.35 3028 96.7 48544 12922 1.148
IMR 4831 98.0 43.1 2.79 3022 99.4 52667 11321 1.128 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 93.0 44.1 2.86 3020 95.4 52667 11650 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 96.1 44.1 2.86 3020 95.4 52667 11650 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 96.1 44.1 2.86 3020 95.4 52667 11650 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation 104.1 48.8 3.16 3016 91.3 52667 11931 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 95.9 42.6 2.76 3013 100.0 52667 10775 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 103.4 46.2 2.99 3009 93.3 52667 11623 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC 99.4 46.2 2.99 3009 93.3 52667 11623 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 98.4 45.7 2.96 3007 96.8 52667 11556 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 93.8 43.7 2.83 3004 97.2 52667 11389 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071 107.8 46.8 3.03 3001 98.3 52667 11421 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 101.9 46.8 3.03 3001 98.3 52667 11421 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 97.1 47.0 3.05 2993 95.6 52667 11356 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 92.8 42.2 2.73 2992 97.6 52667 11244 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 103.7 47.1 3.05 2991 96.4 52667 11245 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 95.3 42.8 2.77 2989 96.7 52667 11126 1.111 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 93.5 42.7 2.77 2989 96.8 52667 11114 1.111 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 96.7 43.8 2.84 2988 94.3 52667 11289 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2218 112.0 54.8 3.55 2978 84.9 49729 13114 1.137
Lovex S065 91.6 41.2 2.67 2976 98.5 52667 10914 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 90.6 40.8 2.65 2973 96.8 52667 11002 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 90.6 40.8 2.65 2973 96.8 52667 11002 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 103.3 45.5 2.95 2967 94.2 52667 11061 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41 112.0 54.8 3.55 2959 81.2 52667 11739 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 95.7 46.8 3.03 2945 93.4 52667 10960 1.124 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170 112.0 50.9 3.30 2925 86.8 50627 11429 1.153
Lovex D100 109.7 54.2 3.51 2918 83.0 52667 11041 1.122 ! Near Maximum !Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 85, Sierra HPBT 1530
Useable Case Capaci: 51.096 grain H2O = 3.318 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.710 inch = 68.83 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Vihtavuori N160
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-20.0 85 38.40 2466 1148 30085 8858 83.2 1.406
-18.0 87 39.36 2529 1207 32161 9171 84.7 1.372
-16.0 89 40.32 2591 1267 34374 9478 86.2 1.339
-14.0 91 41.28 2655 1330 36746 9780 87.6 1.306
-12.0 94 42.24 2718 1394 39285 10073 88.9 1.264
-10.0 96 43.20 2782 1460 42006 10357 90.2 1.226
-08.0 98 44.16 2846 1528 44917 10632 91.5 1.188
-06.0 100 45.12 2910 1598 48007 10894 92.6 1.152
-04.0 102 46.08 2974 1669 51307 11145 93.7 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 104 47.04 3038 1742 54844 11381 94.8 1.084 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 106 48.00 3103 1817 58638 11602 95.7 1.052 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 108 48.96 3167 1893 62711 11807 96.5 1.021 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 111 49.92 3231 1971 67088 11994 97.3 0.990 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 113 50.88 3296 2050 71798 12162 98.0 0.961 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 115 51.84 3360 2131 76871 12310 98.6 0.933 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 117 52.80 3424 2213 82346 12437 99.0 0.905 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 106 48.00 3259 2005 69324 11711 99.4 0.976 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 106 48.00 2903 1591 48208 10978 88.4 1.150Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 85, Sierra HPBT 1530
Useable Case Capaci: 51.096 grain H2O = 3.318 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.710 inch = 68.83 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 52666 psi, or 363 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
28 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-25 107.2 50.2 3.25 3148 99.1 52667 12887 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 99.5 48.9 3.17 3147 97.4 52667 13139 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 110.4 54.8 3.55 3141 88.9 52667 13893 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 109.9 51.8 3.35 3134 95.1 52667 13230 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30 109.9 51.8 3.35 3134 95.1 52667 13230 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 101.0 48.6 3.15 3126 93.6 52667 13081 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33 110.0 56.9 3.69 3122 89.9 52667 13675 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 101.3 48.2 3.12 3113 95.9 52667 12770 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 101.3 48.2 3.12 3113 95.9 52667 12770 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 101.3 48.2 3.12 3113 95.9 52667 12770 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 103.9 52.2 3.38 3113 94.8 52667 12909 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 105.3 48.2 3.12 3113 94.1 52667 12729 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 99.6 48.2 3.12 3113 94.1 52667 12729 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 104.0 52.3 3.39 3112 94.7 52667 12917 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15 104.0 48.4 3.14 3110 95.7 52667 12759 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 104.0 48.4 3.14 3110 95.7 52667 12759 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 101.4 50.8 3.29 3107 91.8 52667 13013 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 95.3 44.7 2.89 3099 100.0 52667 11510 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 100.4 47.8 3.10 3097 93.9 52667 12551 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 101.3 52.0 3.37 3085 96.7 52667 12294 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 90.4 45.3 2.94 3081 98.1 52667 12043 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 93.3 45.4 2.94 3079 98.1 52667 12025 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 97.3 45.6 2.95 3077 95.5 52667 12092 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 112.0 53.0 3.44 3076 97.0 49361 13166 1.131
ADI AR 2225 112.0 53.0 3.44 3076 97.0 49361 13166 1.131
ADI AP 2214 104.4 51.0 3.31 3075 94.1 52667 12388 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 102.4 47.9 3.10 3074 93.6 52667 12305 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 97.7 46.0 2.98 3073 95.7 52667 12141 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 92.9 43.3 2.81 3073 99.3 52667 11730 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 92.9 43.3 2.81 3072 99.3 52667 11726 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217 109.7 51.1 3.31 3072 94.1 52667 12348 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 109.7 51.1 3.31 3072 94.1 52667 12348 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 92.5 43.6 2.82 3068 99.3 52667 11783 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 90.1 43.4 2.81 3068 99.1 52667 11806 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 98.4 46.4 3.00 3066 95.7 52667 12050 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 97.5 44.0 2.85 3054 99.4 52667 11509 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 92.7 45.1 2.92 3052 95.4 52667 11836 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 95.7 45.1 2.92 3052 95.4 52667 11836 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 95.7 45.1 2.92 3052 95.4 52667 11836 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation 103.7 49.8 3.23 3048 91.3 52667 12115 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 95.5 43.5 2.82 3045 100.0 52667 10961 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 103.0 47.2 3.06 3040 93.2 52667 11805 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC 99.0 47.2 3.06 3040 93.2 52667 11805 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 98.0 46.7 3.02 3038 96.8 52667 11738 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 93.4 44.7 2.89 3036 97.1 52667 11573 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071 107.3 47.8 3.10 3031 98.2 52667 11602 1.136 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 101.4 47.8 3.10 3031 98.2 52667 11602 1.136 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2218 112.0 56.2 3.64 3028 85.4 50573 13411 1.120
Winchester Supreme 780 96.7 48.0 3.11 3024 95.6 52667 11532 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 92.4 43.1 2.79 3024 97.5 52667 11430 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 103.2 48.1 3.12 3022 96.4 52667 11423 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 94.9 43.7 2.83 3021 96.7 52667 11310 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 93.2 43.6 2.83 3021 96.8 52667 11298 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 96.4 44.7 2.90 3020 94.2 52667 11472 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 91.2 42.0 2.72 3008 98.4 52667 11099 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 90.2 41.7 2.70 3006 96.7 52667 11188 1.111 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 90.2 41.7 2.70 3006 96.7 52667 11188 1.111 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 102.9 46.5 3.01 2999 94.1 52667 11239 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41 111.5 56.0 3.63 2990 81.2 52667 11920 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 95.3 47.8 3.10 2977 93.3 52667 11133 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170 112.0 52.2 3.38 2970 87.1 51470 11666 1.136 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100 109.3 55.4 3.59 2948 83.0 52667 11210 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
