Thread: 243 Powder an Projectiles

Originally Posted by thatguy

I know some of this has been covered on here half a decade ago. Starting to load for 243. AR2209 is out of stock everywhere.
Should I start with Winchester 760 or AR2206H?
Thinking to try Hornady SST 95gr, Speer BTSP 100gr or whatever else..seems much of a muchness at this point.

18” barrel with suppressor
1-10 twist
Shooting 200m Max more like 20-100m.

Any recommendations?

18" is unfortunate, but it is what it is.... am running 2206H behind 85gn Sierra Sp and 87gn Vmax for excellent velocities - running 2209 and or Re22 behind 95gn Berger and 95gn SST. Re22 gives up a comfortable 3050fps at 3/4" out of 20". I think you might have to do a deal on the forum to get powder unless you run sub 90gn loads on 2206H. 85gn Sierra Sp kills deer and small pigs just fine as does their 85gn Hp. 87gn Berger and 87gn Hornady Hp kills Bill, opps I meant bigger deer, just fine too. No need to run heavy for cartridge, 90gn Hot cor or 90 Swift for tough bullets that deliver on closer shots on bigger tougher animals if inside 100 a lot.