Nosler Partition .243

[Ali]

Hello from Scotland. I am new to this forum stuff so here goes.
Has anyone out there got any recomendations for a good load for a 243win with a Nosler Partition 100grn.
We are not allowed to use anything less than a 100 grn bullets for Red Deer.
Many Thanks Ali

 

[JD338]

Ali,

IMR4350 was always an accurate powder for me in the 243 Win with the heavier bullets. Work up to 40.0-42.0 grs. SHould give you great accuracy and close to 3000 fps.

JD338

 

[Eagleye]

Ali; Try 43-44 grains of IMR 4831 or 44-45 grains of H4831. Both these powders have worked well with the 100 Partition in 243. As usual caution, start low and work up carefully. Regards, Eagleye.

 

[Ali]

Thanks JD338.

 

[jjmp]

ali, the above powders are very good but so is reloader 22 book max is 42.5... 38.5 is starter load, the 42.5 shot 3/8 inch for me at 2oo yards browning BBR 243, regards jjmp :grin:

 

[JD338]

jjmp,

Good point, RL22. I have had great luck with Alliant powders in several calibers.

JD338

 

[jjmp]

jd338 thanks friend iv''e always enjoyed your post''s.jjmp :wink:

 

[FOTIS]

My go to load
100 grain Partition
fed 215M
wIN bRASS
47.5 gr of IMR 7828
Usually very accurate and 3250 fps! Max in my rifles of yesteryear.

 

[flashhole]

Pop - Don't see too many people considering IMR 7828 for the 243. I picked up a pound to try with the 243 and 25-06 as I favor slower powders that allow a slightly compressed load. Is the Fed 215M primer equivalent to the Winchester Large Rifle Magnum Primer (WLRMP)? The manuals suggest a magnum primer with this powder and I have the WLRRP on hand.

Not to change the subject but I also like Retumbo with the 25-06. I don't have a chrony so can't make any statements about velocity but accuracy with the 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips is fantastic. I get a little blackening around the case neck indicating inadequate case expansion (slow powder) and want to try the 7828 to see if it improves the situation.

 

[FOTIS]

Try it. You will love it. Very close (if not better than) the 243 wssm.
I also wanted to try 49 gr or so of RL 25 in it. Never got the chance sold the gun.