.243 powders

[grandad of the woods]

So I know there is alot of info on different powders for the .243 but I wanna know what powders you guys use from people who actually reload .243,,,,,, very very new to reloading so more explanation the better hahaha

 

[Andyquadra]

It can vary depending on what bullet you are loading for

 

[grandad of the woods]

I haven't really thought that far ahead lol I don't even have the dies for the .243 yet lol any advice on bullet weights

 

[davegixxer]

Make sure you know your rifles twist rate before buying powders and projectiles. heavier bullets do not like to stabilize with slower twist ratios. If you get reputable on line apps like hornady and vhitavouri for example they are quite a bit cheaper than buying books and they are updated regularly.

 

[Brighty3006]

Vihtavouri works well

 

[gixer1]

If you are shooting foxes or smaller deer you will likely go for a lighter bullet (e.g. 75 grain) if shooting larger species (Red/fallow/sika) you may want to be up in the heavier bullet weights (100gr)

Both can be loaded with Vhitavouri powder, likely N160 would work.

Buy yourself a reloading manual first before starting as this will cover all the basics of how far you need to fall down the rabbit hole.

A Lee handloader is a good way to dip a toe in the water without spending hundreds.

https://amzn.eu/d/jjg5GJJ

Regards,
Gixer

 

[Fiadh]

Always found Viht 150 worked best for me in the .243.

 

[SussexSteve]

Viht N550

 

[fresh slots]

I have good results with ramshot hunter behind 85 and 100gr projectiles.

 

[3595wilk]

Viht 550 has a bit of boogie behind it and works well with Fox 80 grainers.

 

[grandad of the woods]

Cheers chaps I have a stating base to go from now. appreciate it

 

[Liveonce]

also consider what your rifle likes, what factory ammo are you using with best results? Start with that bullet weight and type. That will then help decide which powder to use and is available to buy.

 

[grandad of the woods]

also consider what your rifle likes, what factory ammo are you using with best results? Start with that bullet weight and type. That will then help decide which powder to use and is available to buy.

Properly committing a sin but I'm shooting PPU at moment cos there the cheapest at £2 a round lol

 

[Stevie/P]

Properly committing a sin but I'm shooting PPU at moment cos there the cheapest at £2 a round lol

£40 a box for ppu

 

[grandad of the woods]

£40 a box for ppu

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IV just had a look they have dropped down to £25. Was £40 a box last time I bought some hahahaha that or the gunship see me coming lol

 

[camo304]

Reloader R10x running 70gr Nos also very good in 204

 

[25 Sharps]

Reloader R10x running 70gr Nos also very good in 204

I wouldn’t start on that as it will be unobtainable once current stocks dry up.

 

[davegixxer]

Vihtavuori Reload App | Free of charge | Reloading data - Vihtavuori

Vihtavuori Reload is a free mobile app to help you with the reloading process as well as to keep track of your reloading recipes and reloading data.

www.vihtavuori.com

 

[camo304]

I wouldn’t start on that as it will be unobtainable once current stocks dry up.

Very true, stick with Viht or RS

 

[Acm]

Viht n160 works for me, but I do find it to be a little bit dirty u til your in the higher end of charges, beautifully clean in my current load but it’s 0.2 grains over book max.