Suugested loads for .243 Howa, 26" barrel

Cyres

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Dear All,

Just got a new toy, so need to develop suitable load. Have Varget, H335, and selection of Vit powders

Not sure what twist the barrel is at present, also normally load at 10 thou off lands.

Some pointers would be helpfull

Ta

D
 
Hi D
Can you let me know what model it is & if its for target fox or deer then i will be able to help
cheers Derek treherne
 
Dear All,

Just got a new toy, so need to develop suitable load. Have Varget, H335, and selection of Vit powders

Not sure what twist the barrel is at present, also normally load at 10 thou off lands.

Some pointers would be helpfull

Ta

D

got howa myself,just finished doing test on mine.

90grain speer spitzer sp
36 1/2 grains of varget
fed large primer
norma brass

set about 0.20 off the lands and keyholed 5 rounds
 
I have a 1:8 twist .243. 42.7 gr N165, 105gr AMax, ~10 thou off the lands, ~2860fps.
87gr VMax, 44.6 gr RL-19 , right on the lands.
107gr SMK, 43.6gr N165, ~5 thou into the lands.
[edit] - Sako brass. CCI 200 primers.
 
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