.243 load data

[Griffo13]

Hi all

Going to make home loads for my .243 and wanted a starting point from anyone who has done some load development.

If possible I’d love to use N160 as I use it already, and saves me having to get another powder.

Rifle is mainly used for pest shooting, from birds, rabbits and foxes. Also (but not *that* often) deer in the season.

Thanks in advance for any starting points!

 

[jakkals]

N160 and anything heavier than 80gr works really well, vhitavouri load data will keep you right, I use N160 with 100gr and it’s very accurate

 

[Dickie]

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Should help out

 

[wisp]

43g N160 87g v max 243 Sako very accurate on fox n roe for me

 

[Scottb123]

The vhit app is good as long and you don’t use Nosler heads as they don’t seem to show many loads for theses

 

[Lone wolf]

Will watch this thread with interest as I have just started to load for my .243
I've knocked up two batches to try

75g Vmax
N160
Lapua brass
Magtech primer

Two weights to try out
41.5g and 44g

 

[Cyres]

I use N140 with 75 and 87 vmax. Excellent powder and low SD.
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[Ludders]

When I had a 243, I used 42 gn n160 with 100gn sierra pro hunters

 

[3.5mag]

N160 & 75gr Vmax for me, accurate and effective on both Roe & fox.
Destructive on Fox but not Roe...leaves a reasonable exit hole.
Crimping may possibly help hold the core together more on the Roe.

 

[Griffo13]

When I had a 243, I used 42 gn n160 with 100gn sierra pro huntersView attachment 383933

42g? Blimey that’s light. Bet that’s very fast and flat.

Edit : sorry 42g of powder, not projectile lol!

 

[Rob 71]

42.6gns of vhit 160 with 80gn sierras worked well for me

 

[Jelen]

Will watch this thread with interest as I have just started to load for my .243
I've knocked up two batches to try

75g Vmax
N160
Lapua brass
Magtech primer

Two weights to try out
41.5g and 44g

I suggest that N160 with any projectile under 85gr is too slow, especially if you've got a 20" barrel. N150 would be better for the 70-80gr bullets

 

[BE Precision]

46gn n160 - 70 gn nosler BT
43.5gn n160 - 87 gn vmax

they have worked for me in numerous .243's, custom and factory. work up to prove safe load obviously. make to fit mag or SAAMI spec COAL.

 

[Zio65]

N160 -44,3- Nosler BT 95 gn, it's a good load for my Weatherby Vanguard 24" in 243W

 

[Lone wolf]

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I suggest that N160 with any projectile under 85gr is too slow, especially if you've got a 20" barrel. N150 would be better for the 70-80gr bullets

Thanks Jelen I will bear that in mind when I get out and test them and have a play with powders if needed

 

[martin c]

41 gr n160 with 95gr ssts and 100 gr interlock works very well

 

[NullMac]

Viht Load Data

N160 appears in their load tables from 80+ grains really.

 

[Griffo13]

Anyone used Ramshot powder in .243? Looking at it on the reloading program and 65gr vmax. Ramshot tac at 42grain is looking pretty good.

 

[David.evans]

Will watch this thread with interest as I have just started to load for my .243
I've knocked up two batches to try

75g Vmax
N160
Lapua brass
Magtech primer

Two weights to try out
41.5g and 44g

N140 would be better with 75 g v max
42g 160 with 90 g SST

 

[Lone wolf]

N140 would be better with 75 g v max
42g 160 with 90 g SST

Cheers David, I need to pick up some N140 as I will be getting a 22-250 soon so will give that a try