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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?
Get some Hodgdon superprofrmance it works well in the .243
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2208 would be preferable to 2206h if you have it and even then its a bit fast, I had a nice load with 95gr targex and 2208 but dont have the data on hand sorry.
I can only see load data for up to 80gr. Also will need to see if there’s stock locally.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP
I think 2208 is out of stock too...Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
I use w760 and it works good. (6 creed)Superformance be a notch up in speed. Just start a bit lower than the 80gr data.
Staball6.5 be another good one. Never used it myself. I just use belmont 760 wherever I can. Just went up in price from $40 to a whopping ,$50 per can
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by thatguy
Yeah those hotcors are my favourite shortish range fast driven bullet in other cals
2213 SC works well in 243 as well if you can get some.
I can put you into some w760 or re 22 in akl. Pm me
H4350 is same as 2209; just relabeled by Hodgdon. Consider H414 also as its close to W760.
purity sure H414 and W760 are the same. load data is the same. I've used that for 58-87 gr bullets in my 243. probably at its best with bullets between 70-90 gr.
I see this new powder StaBALL 6.5 is showing a big speed advantage in some 243 loads.
Ie 80gr bullets at 3500 and 70gr bullets at 3700fps, that's fair rocking along.
Z
Have told him where some w760 is so hopefully he can get it
@mopheadrob Well look at this, we only just talked about powder for your 243, and a thread appears with the answers !Quote:
Originally Posted by thatguy
Yes, I'd read it... I almost grabbed some W760 last time I was in GW but it would have meant working up yet another load (I've already got loads with 2209 & 2213sc). If I'm going to go down that track, I want to do it with whatever powder will work best in the 7WSM. Also +/- 90 grain projectiles seem to be the tipping point between recommended powders in this cartridge. I'm running the 95 grain Targex.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moa Hunter
Hi all thanks for your input.
I bought some H414 and 95gr SST.
good choice on the powder,
I know the SST's work well in the 7mm calibres, but never had any experience with them in 243.
Personally I think the other 85-87gr bullets listed preciously are more reliable in the 243.
85gr gameking, 87gr Hornady or berger hunting.
Still just now buy what you can find as they may not be there next week.
Z
if you like it, get onto win 760 from Belmont ammo. Same stuff $50 /potQuote:
Originally Posted by thatguy
Mmm interesting
I will need some powder for the 243 and the 303.
If 760 is much of a muchness with 2209 this will be handy
Ball powder vs stick, theoretical burn rate won't necessarily dictate bullet behavior or velocity when changing from one to the other, testing required!Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
The 95gn SST in .243 is a stone cold killer, start it at 3k and it holds together and punches well above it's weight inside 250 or so, only hampered by poor bc. Too hard for Wallabies, punches through Tahr and Fallow.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZQLewis
Got no idea of velocity and very minimal accuracy test.Quote:
Originally Posted by 257weatherby
Nothing to compare with really
Welcome to grab the Magnetospeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
I use Belmont Win 760 and am probably going to switch to magnum primers. 95 grain targex bullet usually. haven't finished load development but the little I've done was very promising.
ADI is temp stable. You'll definitely have to see how much pressure change and POI differ in summer and winter if you use W760.Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
42gr of AR2209 behind 90gr ELD-X is hard to beat from 5-400m
I disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by JaSa
Its 42.4gr :thumbsup:
44 behind a 95 Berger goes rather well!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cigar
If I ever get my shit together I'll hold you to thatQuote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
Great offer @gadgetman @257weatherby Targex projectiles start with Berger jackets sort of so have you tried them or much the same?
Never tried Targex, but if and when my Bergers run out I will give them a try, but I do have enough useful .243 pills to see out forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
W760 behind a 100 grain BTSP is awesome
Not had much luck with W760 in 303. 2208 seems to be the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
Load for a mate, superformance and 95 gr sst he is a happy camper with it Reds and Fallow don't like it.
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I also load for a young guy with Hodgdon superprofrmance and 100grn Hornady sp
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