Thread: Down loading 243 win to 6x45 velocities

Don't discount the hornady 58gr either for goats at reduced velocities in a 243.
I've even run them over a full cartridge of tailboss but can't remember what velocity I got.

Originally Posted by rusl

What is the sound report like when you download, is it still normal 243 boom or a little quitter like a 223?

Looks like a good option for a dual use gun I could load some Downloaded varmint bullets for fun on the rabbits and magpies with the boys, but still have some full power loads in my pocket in case something serious is spotted.

Downloaded with IMR 4198 its much less noise, other powders not so much.

@GWH Are you sure you aren't looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist?. I have set up a .243 for my kids. Both are small for their age and weigh a whopping 35-40kg. I fitted a short stock and 6" bipod +suppressor. They have to shoot prone as can't hold the gun up either. They are both happy to shoot it with full power loads and have successfully taken a deer each. I understand your thinking with the low power loads but you could argue that full power loads allow for a bit more error in bullet placement from a young shooter?

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Simples. Less powder equals:
less bang
Less recoil

Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

@GWH Are you sure you aren't looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist?. I have set up a .243 for my kids. Both are small for their age and weigh a whopping 35-40kg. I fitted a short stock and 6" bipod +suppressor. They have to shoot prone as can't hold the gun up either. They are both happy to shoot it with full power loads and have successfully taken a deer each. I understand your thinking with the low power loads but you could argue that full power loads allow for a bit more error in bullet placement from a young shooter?

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Yeah I get ya.

Rifle fit certainly has a lot to do with it, my lad didn't much like shooting the reduced loads in the 243 (stock was too long), I did a similar reduced load for a model 7 6.5CM with 123gr eldms, that rifle has a shorter lop, and he enjoys shooting that, and can hit a 3 inch bull at 400 yards with it.

So, yep you may we'll be right.