243 Win 95 Berger

[rharfo]

Just starting to load the 243, what is the go to powder for 95 gr Berger?

 

[mtmuley]

If you are talking the 95 grain Hunting VLD, mine likes IMR 4350. Wicked deer and antelope killer. mtmuley

 

[rharfo]

Yes the VLD hunt. Thanks I have a a few pounds of 4350 on hand.

 

[Jud96]

IMR 4350 or the new IMR 4451 is my go to for bullets under 100 gr in my .243 WIN. I use to only shoot IMR 4350, but I tried 4451 for the temp stability and I love it. I gained 50fps with .5gr more powder with the same pressures as before. With the 95s, I would start at 39.0grains and work up until you reach pressure. I shoot 44.5gr in mine with 87gr V-MAXs at 3430fps!

 

[Dosh]

Same here, H4350 and the 95 gr Berger. Haven't tried the 4451, but may need to if H4350 doesn't come back soon.

 

[mtmuley]

4451 and the 80 grain Hammer work pretty well for me. mtmuley