Thread: .243 loads

Originally Posted by Synthetic

40gr of AR2209 behind any 80gr ~ 100gr standard soft point.
I have owned three 243's and the above combination has been accurate and reliable at killing in all of them.

44gr or 45gr 2209 for 80gr. 42gr 2209 for 100gr.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

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I'm a speed freak, 3300 be great.

How did you get on @the_bomb

@Ryan_Songhurst just out of interest sake what was the projectile good at?
Behind shoulder, into shoulder just a good for everything to 300 yards?

Originally Posted by csmiffy

@Ryan_Songhurst just out of interest sake what was the projectile good at?
Behind shoulder, into shoulder just a good for everything to 300 yards?

I shoot nearly everything in the crease. Few shoulder shots and neck shots if I'm feeling confident. Shot the only red I've shot with it in the shoulder as wanted to be sure he wouldn't go far if it didn't go to plan but worked fine

Originally Posted by The bomb

About to start reloading for a .243 I’m setting up for my son,going to shorten and suppress ,Winchester model 70,mostly bush hunting Sika and some reds,maybe a bit of longer range fallow on broken farmland with max of 250m ,what’s the forum team use in their setups,1/10 twist barrel I believe..I have 2206h powder on hand so would prefer to stick with that as it’s what I use in my .308 but am open to other suggestions. Thanks

Get some Speer 90 grain bullets usually at a reasonable price or 85 Sierra, Load with 2206H up to 36.5 grains Max load,
used this load years ago is accurate in most .243's the Speer bullet kills well as does the Sierra no need for expensive projectiles
as long as the impact velocity is 1800 fps or higher it is all that's needed,

Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum

How did you get on @the_bomb

Still waiting for the gun to turn up,,..

Originally Posted by The bomb

Still waiting for the gun to turn up,,..

Looking forward to seeing your results once you get going

So it pretty much looks like 42grs (ish) of 2209 with a 95-100 grain cup core is a pretty universal load

The Bomb says he has 2206H and wants to stick to it; and everyone is recommending 2209

Originally Posted by shooternz

The Bomb says he has 2206H and wants to stick to it; and everyone is recommending 2209

Originally Posted by The bomb

..I have 2206h powder on hand so would prefer to stick with that as it’s what I use in my .308 but am open to other suggestions. Thanks

2206h will be mint, just start at published minimum and work up, or follow MD's advice and start in the middle. That's what I'm planning to do with my 'bush load', 90 grain speer hot cor and IMR4895.

Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum

2206h will be mint, just start at published minimum and work up, or follow MD's advice and start in the middle. That's what I'm planning to do with my 'bush load', 90 grain speer hot cor and IMR4895.

What barrel length you going with?still deciding how short to chop mine when getting suppressor fitted.

pretty sure it will be shorter than ideal anyway..my 270 was 21" from factory...get gunsmith to look at first bit of barrel and make the call, depending on suppressor make you could go really short so its up against stock or leave it longer...the gunworks spartans have long rear section so are better for this,the little bit closer to action sort of balances things better..all swings n roundabouts. one thing is for sure,suppressed is nicer on the ears than bare barrel.

Think I will be down to 16-17in with my dpt sitting just clear of the stock.doing some googling for verdict on short barrel in .243,mostly north island bush hunting.