243 powders

[skipglo]

I have varget, Winchester 760 and H4350

Thanks
Buck

H4350 would be my first choice for what it's worth!

 

[SEGARE]

R16

 

[john k]

You will be pleasantly surprised how the .243 performs with slow magnum powders and heavier bullets. I agree, 4350 and slower powders. A great caliber to load for with the current powder crunch.

 

[azsugarbear]

This will sound crazy, but Retumbo turned out to be the best load for me with the Berger 105 gr. VLD. Best velocity and ES of the 5 powders I tried. Read a thread on it many years ago - that's what gave me the idea to even try it. Makes no sense, but there it is.....

 

[nocannons]

I have varget, Winchester 760 and H4350

Thanks
Buck

I would try the one you have the most of first as you may not find replacement if you run out.

 

[badthirtyone]

I would try the one you have the most of first as you may not find replacement if you run out.

This!

 

[badthirtyone]

And, PM me if you'd like. I have a ton of load data for the powders and projectiles you are likely to be using. I love the 243 and load quite a bit for it in that weight range, and with those powders.

 

[Todd Gansel]

I still use Retumbo. 50gr with 105gr pills and 49 with 95 and 100 gr pills. My long range gun is 95gr TMK 49gr Retumbo = 3195 average over Magnetospeed.

 

[Wolf01]

Any recommendations on powders for the ole 243 probably going to shoot 100g pills. What is your favorite powder


Thanks

Buck

4350

 

[highbrow]

Retumbo and H4831 for the heavies in my target rifle. 4064 for my hunting 243s.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

I would like to try the 100 Hybrid, but always used H4350m with good results. It's my go to powder for .243, .260, 270wsm, 325wsm.

 

[Methow Packer]

I like the hybrid 100v or 760 with the 100 and 105

I shoot Berger 108 Elite Hunter in my 243 AI with Reloader 23. You need a slower powder for the heavier and longer bullets as well as a faster twist. I tried h1000 and rl26 but rl23 won the shooting match

 

[emp1953]

Any recommendations on powders for the ole 243 probably going to shoot 100g pills. What is your favorite powder


Thanks

Buck

I've found IMR4350 and H4350 have given me some excellent results with the 100gr Nosler Partition. Found a node at 47gr for the I4350 and 47.8 for the H4350, then played with seating depth. I can regularly put 5 shots in a dime size hole at 100yds, from a lead sled. Surprisingly the rifle is a short barrel Rem model seven.

 

[ragsflh]

h4350,varget,rl22 and 760 all i use