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. Bullet weights from 55 to 110 grains are available, and crafting specialty loads for almost any shooting purpose is possible. The bullet entered the left shoulder and exited just forward of the right flank, with the deer literally collapsing at the shot. I could go on, but you get the idea. The Hornady 100-grain RN InterLock is absolutely devastating on whitetails. Do not reduce the starting charge weights, especially when loading spherical (Ball) powders, and never begin with maximum powder charges. This is one of my favorite powders. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sign up to get updates and access to exclusive promotions. . IMR 4320 is a great .243 / 6mm powder . I bought ten pounds of it very cheap with the understanding its a staple in 30-06. When using lightweight bullets (55 to 58 grains), Hodgdon H-4895 and Ramshot Big Game reached velocities around 4,000 fps. is based on the .308 Winchester case necked down with no other changes. 67.4 69.8 72.2 74.6 76.4 150 Vihta vuori Powders N560 72.2 74.2 76.1 78.1 79.5 80.0 80.5 153 Alliant Powders RE 22 69.6 71.5 73.4 75.2 76.6 77.1 77.5 78.0 156 IMR Powders IMR 7828ssc 71.8 73.9 76.0 78.1 79.7 160 Alliant Powders RE23 68.2 70.5 72.8 75.1 76.8 77.4 78.0 161 IMR Powders IMR 7977 End. Reloading data for .243 WSSM cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber. Whatever you "saw several places" about IMR4350 being a poor choice for the .243 is pure BS. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Usually, about 0.010 inch or 0.015 inch off the lands is a good place to start. Now lets talk handloading. Also, IMR and H are slightly different. Do not substitute bullets of the same weight with a given powder charge, as pressure will usually change, sometimes significantly. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. They should point the new .243 Win. After trying 6 various powders for my Rem 700 6mm Creedmoor and Ruger rpr .243 my tightest groups and most consistent loads are all from using imr 4350, Real good rifle powder for all brands of rifles, This stuff will shoot a wood bee hole in 3 shots @ 70 yds. Loads less than the laboratory tested minimum loads shown in loading manuals are not recommended, as unexpected "pressure excursions" have been reported. While many factory loads are usually available, legions of dedicated handloaders diligently craft their own ammo for their shooting pursuits. 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. Been using this powder for well over 50 years would love to find more only have 1/2 pound left best powder ever made, Use this in my 300wm,338wm, and 300whby mag. Barnes load data in .243 WSSM. The C.I.P. The Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x atop the rifle was set on 16x. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instructions and data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. I will continue to use the IMR 4350. #1. Be the first to share your insights. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. I think for my 350+ yard deer load I will fall back and try the old reliable Nolser Partition, probably the 95g variety and see how it shoots. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. Improper reloading is dangerous. Very accurate at 100 yards. The ELD-X is a great game bullet, and a charge of 41.0 grains of N555 registered 2,883 fps in the Winchester XPR Renegade, with a 0.63-inch group average. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. This is especially important for range brass.. : .243" Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. In the past 62 years . The 243 should respond well to some of the new IMR powders. The IMR series of handloading powders were the only choice to wring full performance out of rifle calibers. Current industry maximum average pressure for the .243 is 60,000 psi. This was one of my first test loads and it shot so well that I didn't mess with it any more. Available in 1-LB and 8-LB containers. I think the IMR 4350 works great. 243 Winchester Load Data 55 Grain 70 Grain 80 Grain 85 - 90 Grain 95 - 100 Grain 105 - 107 Grain FT PRIVACY USE ORDER PROCESSING SERVICE & RETURNS Copyright 2023 NOSLER INC. New Powders and Bullets for the Most Popular 6mm. Subscriber Services. Product number: LID_B2551_C182. ORDER PROCESSING. I continue to use it in our .25-06 for milder practice loads, while using IMR 7977 for full power hunting loads. I have been using it since 1974. (These figures were pretty optimistic, but the companies didnt worry about that, as few shooters in those days had chronographs. any info would be a great help thanks huntinfool18. This type of performance is typical when the .243 Winchester is stoked with great hunting bullets. Sierra 117 SBTs and IMR 4350 give excellent accuracy in that rifle. Nosler load data in .243 WSSM Sie finden 17 Ladedaten fr Munition im Kaliber .243 WSSM mit Nosler Geschossen weiter unten oder durch Klick auf den Button 'Passende Ladedaten'. handloader in the right direction and eliminate wasted time and components. In 7mm-08 with 140 gr bullet and get 1/4 inch groups. As expected, Varget was the star here. This includes not only information about their purchase and use, but also the promotion of firearm safety and training. However, this word of caution on .243 Win. 70 Grain. Probably will be about a week before I can get out and get that done. When loading bullets in the 75-95 grain range, powders such as H4350, IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and Reloader 19 offer best velocity with good load density. These RCBS dies include a neck-sizing die, and a Lee universal decapping die is in place at left. Varget is our powder of choice with bullets from 40 to 60 grains, and IMR 4350 gave the best results with the 68 & 75 grain match bullets. My results last evening showed differently in my Browning/Sako. R. 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. For magnums with light- to medium-bullet weights, IMR 4350 is the best choice. JavaScript is disabled. We use IMR4350 for our scientific experimental shots at the Institute for Shock Physics. The .243 Win. Wow! Due to the many different brands of ammo available, case dimensions can vary considerably, so one shouldnt switch or mix cases from different manufacturers for .243 Win. USE. He also sold 4831 and some others. IMR4350 is faster burning than H4350. So why do so many people use CCI 450s when it comes to the 6BR? I have 16lbs of it and would like to have something to use it in. : 4,188 4,488 Press. JavaScript is disabled. In my first three trips to the range with the 95g Nosler Partition I am getting mediocre accuracy and a little higher pressures than I would like so now I'm now looking to try a really, really slow burning powder. I have shot Moose & Caribou in AK., Antelope in WY., Mule Deer & Elk in Colo. using this powder. A tumbler is handy for cleaning cases so that defects are easier to spot. Fed 210M primers in Federal brass. For magnums with light- to medium-bullet weights, IMR 4350 is the best choice. For varmints, I either use the 75-grain V-Max or the 55-grain Ballistic Tip Winchester factory load. On the other hand, every load I tried with the 75-grain Hornady V-Max shot well. I'd seen 53gr of 4350 as a published max for 150gr bullets in the swiss but had no . If you chose to reload use only data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. The H4350 with Fed 210 primers was astounding! Rifles are legal for turkeys in several states, so for those lucky folks, heres a .243 Win. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users. The Commission internationale permanente pour l'preuve des armes feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) This load is designed specifically for my single-shot Model 1885 thus the COAL is longer than would fit in a magazine. Consistent performance. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. Fired cases require more scrutiny. All Rights Reserved. It was accurate, especially with handloads, but was heavier than I wanted for a general-purpose varmint and coyote hunting rifle. This cartridge is hard on barrels. I use 58 grn. Use it for 165gr Interlocks and 180gr Partisions. Also, it worked well 6.5 Creedmoor and 270 wsm for me. Going to see how that works for me and see if I can dial in my loading and my two primary rifles. Reviews can only be submitted while being logged in. The .243 Win. Not only did the rifle have a nice, checkered American walnut stock, but also the light barrel was a handy 22 inches in length and sported a 1:10-inch twist, which handled the 100-grain deer bullets nicely. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. a handloaders delight. Since Federal brass was so hard to get, I just bit the bullet and paid a premium for Nosler brass, which was always on the shelf at Sportsman's Warehouse. 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 doesnt appear that it is going to lose that title anytime soon. I've used it for years in both the .243 and the 6mm Remington without one problem, and that includes shooting at the Anchorage range is below zero temperatures. .243 WSSM / .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (Hodgdon Data Maximum Loads) reloading data with 82 loads. Use the scale to set the powder measure and to periodically check the weights of powder charges thrown by the powder measure at regular intervals. Also, IMR and H are slightly different. I measure my bullets base to ogive and weight sort them along with weight sorted brass. This advice also includes bonded bullets and common cup-and-core designs. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Later supplies were labeled with the H. H4350 is not the same as 4350. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. And super service from Hodgdon! Gunner75 Jun 24, 2007 #8 Thanks for the info. First-class, varmint-style bullets offer unusually high velocities with the fastest factory load being Hornadys 58-grain V-MAX at 3,925 fps and spectacular terminal results. Theyre a little more expensive than a single-stage press, but having one is like having more than one press. Bullet Type Primer Powder Case Trim Length C.O.L. 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. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO STAY UP ON THE LATEST. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. Sep 15, 2016. As always, caution is the watchword. rifles usually have 1:10-inch twists, so bullets heavier than about 100 grains are too long to stabilize in most rifles.). Uniformity for Accuracy, as the saying goes. Every week of WW II, as many munitions were used as in all of WW I. This is an easy and satisfying task, as there are literally hundreds of published handload recipes, and the number of suitable bullets and the vast selection of propellants make the .243 Win. I used to convert Lapua 308 brass to 6.5 Creedmoor before they started making it. But do you know how to properly use them? ^^^^^ This. You can read more about my thoughts on the Triple Shock in my Recovered Triple Shock Bullet journal entry. Sie finden 17 Ladedaten fr Munition im Kaliber .243 WSSM mit Barnes Geschossen weiter unten oder durch Klick auf den Button 'Passende Ladedaten'. handloads because high pressures could result. I use IMR 4350 for my 6.5 CM loads. Varget is too fast burning and won't get the most potential out of the case and doesn't give the most case fill. These should work though. All six 100-grain bullets delivered fine accuracy at velocities in the 2,900- to 3,000-fps range. The loads here are my goto sub minute-of-angle accurate hunting loads. 5 IMR 4350. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. When we are sold out, we are sold out. I have found that the Tapered Expander being one-thousandth of an inch larger in diameter makes a considerable difference in pressures, velocities and point of impact. Great Accuracy. 1.115 berger moly VLDs. 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. .243 WSSM / .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum Warning! 3.105 berger VLDs. It can work in cases as large as .25-06 though slower powders work much better. Best powder for my .243, 30-06 & .338 win mag. Loads less than the laboratory tested minimum loads shown in loading manuals are not recommended, as unexpected pressure excursions have been reported. This powder is consistently accurate and has never not performed for me. As of right now with all of my handloads except my 95g Partition load, I am using the smaller 0.242" diameter Tapered Expander. Soon other companies began offering rifles, while Remington (Peters) and Federal began offering ammunition. It's in the Hornady book. New to reloading. The new one is 0.243 in diameter and my old broken one (Oops!) Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. accredited Proof Houses. Many long-range varminters recommend H414 with the 87gr V-Max. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. This coyote was taken with a Ruger No. Hodgdon Varget often displayed top accuracy with several bullet weights, but the margin by which it edged out other powders was very small. Awesome Accuracy! Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab "Datasheet" if available) Caliber: .243 WSSM. It's IMR 4350,the best rifle powder ever MADE. . (Handloader Issue #249 - October, 2007) Be the first to share your insights. The twist really shouldve been 1-7.5 or 1.7 twists, so I switched to the lighter bullets, the 107s and 105s. Same 80g TTSX load as above with a different rifle. That bullet has performed very well on elk. Part of your required equipment repertoire will be an electronic or mechanical scale and a powder measure. a big hit. Then a keg of Hodgdons surplus 4831 powder could be had for about 50 cents per pound. 4350 WWII surplus was sold by Hodgden back when. Add to wishlist Remove from wishlist. up-to-date data. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. 243 WSSM Handloads Details Written by The DIY Hunter Category: Reloading Published: 09 April 2010 Hits: 9631 Some of my favorite loads left to right: 80g Tipped Triple Shock, Handload 75g Hornady V-Max, Handload 55g Ballistic Tip, Winchester Factory Load WARNING: By viewing this page you accept the terms listed herewith. The .243 Win. It does amazing things to chucks and prairie dogs. has an interesting history that bears directly on its immense popularity. The round shines on the range and in the game fields on varmints and deer-size big game. Good all around powder have been using for years. WARNING: By viewing this page you accept the terms listedherewith. 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