New to 243 and reloading

[operatorj]

Im pretty new to reloading and the 243 so i need alittle help finding a good start point for a load. I have a 1-9.125 twist 20" barrel and am looking for a good load for out to 700 yrds. Been looking at the 105news a-max and the 107 sierra matchkings. Will they stabilize with that twist or should i look at something like a 80-100 grain round. Also would 4350 be a good powder to start or should i go with some thing else.

 

[280nosler]

Re: New to 243you and reloading

The 107 SMK's will need a 1 in 7.7 to 1 in 8 twist to stabilize them. the 95 Gr SMK even needs a 1 in 9 because it is so long. With a 20 inch barrel, you are going to want a medium burning powder to get up to speed, and 4350 should get the job done. I think you will have an easier time with the A-max bullets, but your barrel is probably suited more for the 85-87 grain bullets.

 

[jasent]

Re: New to 243you and reloading

I have the same twist and barrel length, I've had good luck with 95g noslers with imr7828 @2900fps.

 

[michaelbecker]

Re: New to 243 and reloading

I also have a .243 with a 1 in 9.125" twist barrel. Get sub quarter moa with 95 grain berger vlds and 39 grains 4350.

 

[Rmitch223]

Re: New to 243 and reloading

Here is a thread with my recent 105amax load. Sub MOA.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...988#Post3858988

 

[95LTZ]

Re: New to 243 and reloading

I had a Rem. VLS in .243, 9.25 twist that really liked RL17 & 95 Berger VLD's. Primers were Fed 210's.

 

[operatorj]

Re: New to 243 and reloading

Rmitch223- thats some good info. I may try that.
I also just ordered some 95gr bergers to give them a try. Now i just need to figure out the powder and primers. My local shop has 4350a and winchester primers so i may try that route.

 

[operatorj]

Well went to my local shop and he had R22 and some Accurate 4350. I think i may pick up a pound of each and see what happens. I dont know much about the R22 though. Will this be OK in my 243?

 

[Andrei Fedorov]

My win70 22 8nch barrel has max load of 45gr with 100gr Speer bullet moa no problem feels a little hot looking at primers, velocity is 2950 on a -10c day will be 3000 easy on a warm day.but I feel maybe , should back off a little maybe 44.7 will do

 

[Carlos Danger]

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[Rover31]

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