Wthby Vangard .243 load

[whopperstopper]

Friend of mine just inherited a Wthby Van. .243 and is looking for a good load for Antelope. Any Recommendations?

 

[shortgrass]

Every barrel likes something different. I'd hope to find a load with a 90/100g bullet for antelope. H335 seems to be a useful powder in that case size, among others. For being a 'factory' rifle the Vanguards usually shoot pretty well.

 

[whopperstopper]

Thank you!!!

 

[whopperstopper]

Bullet brand? H335 how many grains?

 

[MontanaRifleman]

I would try RL17. I'll turn your 243 into a 243 AI plus.

 

[johnnyk]

I'm getting great results from the 95gn Ballistic Tip ahead of 43.5 - 44.0 gns of Viht N560 and the CCI BR2 primers. Velocity is running right at 3100fps and accuracy is .2-.3" at 100yds.
I killed alot of Groundhogs up in VA with this load last year, with the farthest being 580yds. JohnnyK.