benchmark for .243

[AJK07]

Just got a new Rem AR-25 in .243. Have a good supply of 70gr nosler ballistic tips and hodgen benchmark powder but my reloading manual doesn't list these and a combination. Was wondering if anyone had a recipe they liked with these componets?

 

[Dan Newberry]

Work up to around 40 grains with the 70 grain bullets in Winchester brass (if you have it).

 

[AJK07]

thanks for the info. I will give it a try

 

[FLIGHT762]

In my Sierra #5 manual, Sierra lists Benchmark powder with their 3 different 70 grain bullets in the .243 Winchester with a starting load of 34.7 grains to a MAXIMUM of 36.5 grains.

 

[jfseaman]

Hodgdon web site: 70 GR. SPR HP Hodgdon Benchmark .243" 2.625" 36.5 3128 45,100 CUP 39.3 3491 50,300 CUP

Start at 36.5 for a 70 and work up.

I can try my Nosler manual tomorrow.