.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...

Cheers in advance...

Accurateshooter has a few threads on it, with some data

Do you want slow twist, ridiculously high velocity, light projectiles :cool:

Or fast twist, super high velocity, heavy projectiles :cool::cool:

Probably needs one of those new variable twist rate barrels, that let you alter as required.

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Do you want slow twist, ridiculously high velocity, light projectiles :cool:

Or fast twist, super high velocity, heavy projectiles :cool::cool:

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hey @Kiwi Greg, running 1:8 with 60-74g projectiles, mainly 69 and 74g though :cool::cool::cool:

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

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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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

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Thanks @Kiwi Greg, will look into that...

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Originally Posted by Puffin

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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Thanks @Puffin, not really a place I visit much, but might have to I guess...

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.

I’m using 2213 with 80gn Targex 1-8 twist. Seems to like 63gn Serrias and 2213 as well.

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Originally Posted by Shootm

I’m using 2213 with 80gn Targex 1-8 twist. Seems to like 63gn Serrias and 2213 as well.

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Will PM you @Shootm

@300_BLK May be able to help?

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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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How fast do they go and what barrel length?

Cheers

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

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Originally Posted by Tahr

How fast do they go and what barrel length?

Cheers

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@Tahr 3440fps out of a 26” tube.

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@Tahr 3440fps out of a 26” tube.

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That's hooning along for such a high SD projectile. I imagine that the well constructed projectiles penetrate well.

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That's hooning along for such a high SD projectile. I imagine that the well constructed projectiles penetrate well.

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Only shot a couple of deer with it but they didn’t argue.
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....bit-gun-18765/

Tararua Hunter on the other forum has been using one for years, and uses sciroccos from memory. May be worth a PM if you have a login over there.

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Originally Posted by tanqueray

Tararua Hunter on the other forum has been using one for years, and uses sciroccos from memory. May be worth a PM if you have a login over there.

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Oops, I see Pengy beat me to it.