.243 8 twist load ideas please?

[Powderburns]

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My new build is going to be a .243 in 8 twist. I’ll be using Lapua brass and and 105 Berger VLDs. Anyone with experience with powder choices and charges I’d love the help. Thanks much!

 

[kilizyrag]

40 gr H4350 should put you at 2900’/s. Any faster and barrel life will be short.

 

[Powderburns]

I have a bunch of A4350, not quite the same burn rate but in the range enough? How do you feel about Varget?

 

[kilizyrag]

Varget may be a little to fast for the 243.

 

[Badmonkey]

I have a bunch of A4350, not quite the same burn rate but in the range enough? How do you feel about Varget?

A4350 is a tad slower burning than H4350, so it might a better fit. In my creedmoor the A4350 takes more powder to get the same velocity, but it shoots every bit as good. I’d definitely give it a try.

 

[Cascade Hemi]

RE22 or H4831S