Thread: .243 powder & projectiles starting point ?

I neglected to say it has a 20" barrel so I'm not sure if it will burn a load of 2209 and 85gr to 95gr projectiles ? Would I be better off with 2208 ?

I now have all the bits including a box of v-max 65gr and some 2206H to try that combo out at the varmint end of things.

Anybody using superformance powder, if so, how have you found it?

I’m using 2208 with Hornady 87gn HPBT’s.
Could probably squeeze a bit more speed, if I used 2206h, but it’s accurate and nothings walked away after I hit it.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Anybody using superformance powder, if so, how have you found it?

Tried loading some 95 gr SST with Superformance and was pleased with the speed, about 3170 fps. haven't tried anymore as switched to the 90 gr Game changer with 2209

Originally Posted by Mooseman

Tried loading some 95 gr SST with Superformance and was pleased with the speed, about 3170 fps. haven't tried anymore as switched to the 90 gr Game changer with 2209

@Mooseman hit anything with the game changers yet? what about the SSt's

Not yet, I take it along for a ride sometimes but mostly pick up my Tikkas when hunting. My youngest grandson while on a visit from Canada a couple of years back shot a nice red stag with the 95 gr SST at 236 yards, my son said it rolled over dead with feet in the air, that was the grandsons first deer he was rapt.
I still need to fire a few shots at 300 -350 yards at the gong to make sure my drop chart is good to go. I sure hope the game changers are good at distance as they look like a fine bullet but won't know till I get a few animals with them.