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    .22-243

    Hey team, can't find much online but does anybody have access to reloading data on .22-243, looking to see where's a good place to start, keen to see anything from Sierra, Nosler, Hornady or RWS...

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    Accurateshooter has a few threads on it, with some data
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    Do you want slow twist, ridiculously high velocity, light projectiles

    Or fast twist, super high velocity, heavy projectiles
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    Probably needs one of those new variable twist rate barrels, that let you alter as required.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg View Post
    Do you want slow twist, ridiculously high velocity, light projectiles

    Or fast twist, super high velocity, heavy projectiles
    hey @Kiwi Greg, running 1:8 with 60-74g projectiles, mainly 69 and 74g though
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    I use 2225 & RL33 behind the 90s in my 1-7 twist but velocity is a little high, as the ambient temperature gets up they can't cope.

    2209, 2213 & 2217 would be worth a look at, I prefer the slower powders.

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    Locally down here Tararua Hunter is well known for having used a 22-243 for some years, and presumably would have some good advice for bullet choice on reds. Maybe track him down more easily on the other site.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg View Post
    I use 2225 & RL33 behind the 90s in my 1-7 twist but velocity is a little high, as the ambient temperature gets up they can't cope.

    2209, 2213 & 2217 would be worth a look at, I prefer the slower powders.

    Google 22-243 Middlestead
    Thanks @Kiwi Greg, will look into that...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Puffin View Post
    Locally down here Tararua Hunter is well known for having used a 22-243 for some years, and presumably would have some good advice for bullet choice on reds. Maybe track him down more easily on the other site.
    Thanks @Puffin, not really a place I visit much, but might have to I guess...
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    Don't know if it's relevant or even interesting, but a mate of mine in South Africa had a local conversion of the .303. It was a necked down 303 case called a 6mm Musgrave. It was on par energy wise with a.243. Cheaply done with the purchase of a barrel and a no. 4 action.

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    I’m using 2213 with 80gn Targex 1-8 twist. Seems to like 63gn Serrias and 2213 as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shootm View Post
    I’m using 2213 with 80gn Targex 1-8 twist. Seems to like 63gn Serrias and 2213 as well.
    Will PM you @Shootm
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    @300_BLK May be able to help?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shootm View Post
    I’m using 2213 with 80gn Targex 1-8 twist. Seems to like 63gn Serrias and 2213 as well.
    How fast do they go and what barrel length?

    Cheers

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    When I get home I’ll send you my data @Double Shot
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