ca The Complete Reloading Manual for the .243 Winchester Containing Unabridged Information from U.S. Bullet and Powder Makers Accurate * Alliant * Hodgdon * Hornady IMR * Lyman * Noster * RCBS * Scot Sierra * Speer * Winchester and Others 1,409 Proven & Tested Loads EVE tw chops Cm basta) 55 Different PowdersRELOADING SAFETY RULES Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But, like many other human endeavors, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. ‘The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powder. By observing the following nutes, the chance of hazardous occurrence becomes extremely remote, ‘Store powder and primers beyond the reach of children and away from heat and open flames. Do not smoke when reloading, ‘Keep no more powder that needed in an open container. Immediately retum unused powder to its original factory contsiner. Don't use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all mixed powders and those of uncertain or unknown identity Do not store primers in bulk. ‘To do so is to create a bomb! Bulk primers will mass detonate. Do not use primers when their identity is lost. Safely dispose of unknown types of primers Courtesy of Speer Retoading Manuat No. 11 All loading data contained in this book is the result of testing by the various bullet and powder manufacturers. Under carefully controlled conditions and with the components and test equipment specified, this data proved safe in their tests. Since none of the companies, mor the publisher, listed herein has control over the components and equipment which may be used with this published information, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results oblained through its use. Courtesy of Hornady Manufacturing Company, Inc. Sierra Bullets cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results of damage or injury arising from or alleged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual, Courtesy of Sierra Bullets Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don't substitute components for those listed, Start loading with the minimum. powder charges. Understand what you are doing and why it must be done in a specific way. Stay alert when reloading. Don't reload when distracted, disturbed or tte. Courtesy of Noster Bullets, IncThe Complete Reloading Manual for the 243 Winchester The publisher is deeply indebted to the following companies for their permission to reprint their proprietary reloading information found in this manual. Accurate Arms Company, Inc. Blount, Inc. Alliant Technologies Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company IMR Powder Company Lyman Products Corporation Nosler Bullets, Inc. RCBS Bullets Scot Powders Sierra Bullets, L.P. Speer Bullets Winchester Copyright 2000 by Lougbooks USA, Ine., 18826B Soledad Canyon Road Conyon Country, Calsfornin 91351, Phone: 805/250-8502, FAX: 805/250: £493, Printed in the United States of America, All Rights ReservedTABLE OF CONTENTS 243 WINCHESTER HORNADY BULLETS ‘Hornady Introduction . Hornady 70 grain Hornady 75 grain Hornady 80 grain Hornady 87 grain Hornady 100 grain NOSLER BULLETS Nosler Introduction Nosler 55 grain. Nosler 70 grain. Nosler 85 grain Nosler 95/100 grain SIERRA BULLETS Sierra Introduction Sierra 60 grain Sierra 70/75 grain... Sierra 80/85 grain. Sierra 90 grain Sierra 100 grain Sierra 107 grain SPEER BULLETS Speer Introduction Speer 70 grain Speer 75 grain Speer 80 grain Speer 85 grain Speer 90 grain .. Speer 100/105 grain’ Speer 100/105 grain: LYMAN BULLETS Lyman Introduction Lyman 83 grain Lyman 90/95 gra RCBS BULLETS RCBS 93/103 grain......TABLE OF CONTENTS -243 WINCHESTER HODGDON POWDERS Hodgdon Introduction teat 55-80 grain Loads... 35 85-105 grain Loads 107 grain Loads ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS ‘Accurate Introduction Pe the 23 60-70 grain Loads.......00000... LEST 80-100 grain Loads 2.000000 0000000 II 38 ALLIANT POWDERS 60-100 grain Loads IMR POWDERS 80-100 grain Loads Hane eee SCOT POWDERS 4065/4351 Powders... ee WINCHESTER POWDERS 75-85 grain Loads......... ad VIHTAVUORI POWDERS Vihtayuori Introduction se 8 70-105 grain Loads... 46 BARNES BULLETS Barnes Introduction... 75-85 grain Loads. 90-95 grain Loads 115 grain LoadsFEE O ICE C RCC COBB O ECE CCUG A EOP DISCLAIMER x Since Loadbooks USA, Inc. is not responsible for developing or testing the information contained herein, + nor can we control the components or equipment used by + each individual Reloader, Loadbooks USA, Inc. cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results, damage or injury arising from or alledged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Further, Loadbooks USA, Inc. takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies related to any of the information reprinted. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of following all safety precautions when Reloading. Please read and follow all manufacturers safety rules and warnings before proceeding. * DISCLAIMER JOC BO OOO CUCU URE OU UU EERE REE,-243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 243 WINCHESTER RIFLE: WINCHESTER 70 BULLET DIAMETER: .243" ARREL: 24", 7 in 10° TWIST MAXIMUM C.0.L: 2.650" CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER, MAX. CASE LENGTH: 2.045" PRIMER: FEDERAL 210 CASE TRIM LENGTH: 2.035" The 243, a 6mm cartridge necked down from the 308 case, was intro- duced in 1955 by Winchester. The versatility and accuracy of the 243, soon elevated it to levels of popularity not to be exceeded by any other round in its class. Much of the original acclaim about the all-around capabilities of the 243 can be credited to the late Warren Page. This potent 6mm cartridge is suitable for game ranging from prairie dogs to deer. Hornady offers four explosive varmint bullets for all phases of varminting: the 70 grain Spire Point, the 70 grain SX Spire Point, the 75 grain Hollow Point, and the 87 grain Spire Point. The 70 grain SX Spire Point bullet has a very thin jacket and velocities in ex- cess of 3400 fps may cause this bullet to disintegrate in flight. At lower velocities, it is still quite flat shooting and explosive. The 80 grain Full ‘Metal Jacket was designed with the pelt hunter in mind and the 100 grain Spire Point, 100 grain Boattail Spire Point, and 100 grain Round ‘Nose wete constructed to give good penetration and controlled expan- sion in deer sized game. Duzing our testing, several powders performed very well. Those pow- ders were IMR 3031, IMR 4064, and IMR 4831 with the very best groups and uniformity obtained from IMR 3031. Slow burning pow- deers such as IMR 4350 are not safe when loaded with reduced charges. Lighter charges of a slow buming propellant may cause unexpected high pressure, known as detonation. In some instances primers are blown, bolts stick, or even stocks are splintered. At any rate, this detonation problem only exists with lower charges of slow burning powder and we do not recommend such use in the 243. Never use charges of slow burning powders lower than listed in our data. 1-243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 70 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSITY: 163 DIAMETE: .zaa" #2a105P a a —— Sale Sees = = #2415 SxsP Ballistic Coefficient —.269 C.0.L,— 2.650" —vetomy POWDER 3000 fps 3100 fps 5200 fps 3500 fos 2400 fps 3800/8 AA2620 234 or. 34.59%. 35.891 371g 38.59". 308 gr IMR 3031 358 9r. 36.87.37. 39.0 gi or RUZ BB gr 3616 375or. 3BAgr a IM 4095 962 gr ST Sgr 984 gr 995 9r doe gH M4064 97.0 ge 98.1 gt 982 or 40 gr 41.4 ot ‘Ww 4920_ 977 gr 988 gt 999 9r 410 gr a WIN 76) 403 ge a1 gr 427 gr 440 gr a5 4350 4227. 434gr. 44607. 45.897 47.090 LAT AG gh 409'ge 48D ge a7ngh 40g BRE Indicates maximum load - use wit caution.243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 75 GRAIN BULLETS: SEGTIONAL DENSITY: aa Biawerens eas sean0 He a ——— cous seao ae veLocry 3000 fps 3100 fps 3200 fps 3900 fps 3400 fos ‘B BG or 8.8 or S74 gr Bee gr z peeS0S1 $00 gn ara gh sas eae 857g. 97.09 38.5 gr 386 gh Beige S7Aee S87 or 388 9t Bor Age 384g. 40766 IMR 4320 37.79, 38.8 gr 40.297 414 Gr, WIN 760 40.9. 4t4gr. 42.7 gr. 4k 0g6 WR 4091 42.4 gr 421g 44.29% 459.90 e350 424 gr 436. 44.8 qr 45.99, | 7A GF Miso 42.2 gr 43.6gr 45.8 gr 4SSgt Indicates maximum load - use with caution-243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 80 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSITY: 184 DIAMETER: Bas" n2a30 FM Ballistic Coeff C.0.L.— 2.600" = #2435 SSSP Ballistic Coefficient —.283 C.0.L.— 2.600" 2 rain POWDER 2600 fps 2800 fps 3000 fps 3100 fes 3200 fps 3300 fps ‘AK 2500 f. S87 gr S64 gr 365g. 37 9ar R12 G92gr. 9.691 59g. 372g. Sgt IMR 3031 335 or 348g: 360gr 9799, 985F IMR 4895 340 gr 35.3gr 36691 37.9.g1. 2302gr IWR 4064 355 or. 36697, 378g. 389 gr 40.4 gt IMR 4320349 9° 363gr 97.6or 3891 - Al WIN760 389 gr 402 Gr 4159. 42.8". Add Gr, HA350 402 or A139 425 ge 436 qr 447 or. 45.8. WR 4831415 or 427 gr 4390 45.10. 462 90 REDUCED LOADS a, Se ocr ase POWDER 2100 19s 2200 tps 2900 fps 2400 fps 2500 foe 2600 fos SRATS9 168 or 1839" 1989, 2.2Gr 227 gr 2h2uF f Indicates maximum load - use with caution-243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 87 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSIT" 210 DIAMETER: Ras" C.0.L.— 2.640" #2442 BTHP Ballistic Coefficient —.376 ©.0.L.— 2.640" veaao se Balletic Coctticiont 227 ese ____vetociry POWDER 2800 fps 2900 fps 3000 fps 3100 fps 3200 fps_ “33.4 gr 34.8 gr BTgr 36.39". ge 108 oe iM 4995 26.8. 1M 06 S61g. o78 ge M220 S719 WIN 7608.0 9.3053 ge se i 494 409 6. eso aot Wasy . aa7or, Lando ae na ea Indicates maximum load - use with caution.243 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 100 GRAIN BULLETS: SECTIONAL DENSITY: Bae DIAMETER: eas" C.0.L.—2.630" 12453 BTSP Ballistic Cooffi C.0.L. — 2.62! #2455 RN Ballistic Cooffi ient —.230 a= co. 2616" VELOCITY POWDER 2600 fps 2700 fps _ 2800 fps. AA 313 32.8 or. WR 4895 926g 34.0 gr 85.8 gt MIR 4064 WGor 362g. 37 5gr “IMR 4320 Sor 368 8.2 gh WIN 760. 7.0 ge “402 oF, Pe (WR 4831 37.29", BAG. 397 G, 4099. IMR 4350 3.0, 404g. did ge 308 gt 41s gr 428 30S on 4 gr aaot RAD SOB ge 02g A6 ge a0g. ae IWR 76284089 Agr 429 or LASSE Indicates maximum load - use with caution.243 WINCHESTER - i ven though it has been PAY around for more than 40 4 years, there's lust some- thing about the 243 Winchester that stirs debate, Want to start 8 hot discussion in hunting camp? Casually comment that the 243 is a great deer car- fridge, then sit back and watch the fun. Tven before it was a commercial round, wildcatters had begun necking down the case of the experimental military round that ‘ecame the 308 Winchester. Led by Watren Page's experiments and writing, varminteis and bench esters wrung out this case to see ‘what it would do, Not far behind them sere hunters who plugged '90- and 100-grain bullets into the ‘ase with an eye toward building a flat-shooting,light-recoiling tartridge suitable for dee. sled game. In 1955 Winchester introdueed the factory cartridge, dubbed the.243 Winchester, and vvarminters and deer hunters both found something t0 like. Everyone ageeed that the 248 was a good varmint cartridge (even though the recoil was a bit ‘muuch for 8 500-shot day), Dut when it began esta lishing a track reeord on. deer, antelope and sheep, the reviews were mixed. Some of those problems carne from bullet selection—deer hunters used fragile 75- and 80-grain varmint bullets which failed to deliver the needed penetzation, When topped ‘with a controlled expansion bullet such as the Nosler® Farttion®, however, the .243 becomes a NOSLER BULLETS reliable performer on black bear, tdeer, pronghorn, sheep, goats and father game smaller than elk, The 85-grain balistic Tip Incorporates a heavy base for deep. penetration and is designed for >big game hunting. Varmint hhunters have proven the effective ness af the 70-grain Ballistic Tip, and many more will delight in the performance of the new S5-grain Balllstle Tip®. This new light ‘weight Nosles enables 243 shooters to break the 4,000 fps barrier with sievastating results on vatmints hunters often say the 243 Kills big game better than it should. The reason issimple, The light recoil of this cartridge makes it easy to put the bulletin the right place, and bullet placement emains the constant in anchoring trophy animals. Hunters are not afraid ofthe “litle” 243, so they shoot it well. ‘To x Arms and Anni Elor of Sports afield) magazine and hast of “Fn Gresnam’s Gunn Talk” national aio talk shove..243 WINCHESTER - NOSLER BULLETS RIFLE Barel Lengt Twist Vilnchester im Rom, 9 Comments from the lab Loaded with either our $S- or 70-gra Ballistic Tip* bullets, the .243) Winchester Is an awesome Jong range varmintes. With any of our 6mm Partition® bullets, or he 95-grain Ballistic Tp, the 24 Is an adequate light deer ifle provided the shot is carefully placee. RL 15 and good old IMR 4350 aze a couple of our favorite powders for this cartcidge ‘The industry maximum overall cartridge length (0 A.L.) was estab lished to assure proper feeding in modern sporting firearms. For the 243 ‘Winchester, this averall length has been established at 2.720". Optimum. accuracy is usually achieved with a slightly longer cartidge length,.243 WINCHESTER - NOSLER BULLETS NOS gece S5Grain sa sisswe Sift aula) ‘Mest Acc toed Tet sats Gn “Gicpemtioad Site ity 38 Fae Gigs Wig Gas ae Wp pan a, Max. 41.0 SRR 353 pe 76% RL 12 59.0 SERRA 3727 72% 37.0" SAAR 3601 yo 69% Max. 450 25% RLS 43.0 5 20% 41.0" $8750 78% ox. 445 SATE 3995p. BST IMR4695 42.5, SSRN 9795p 79% 40.5 BEBE 35:5 0 75% Me 55 AAT 2970, o% IMR 4068 43.5 3758 21% 41.5 GENER 2549 pe 1% Mov 55 ASAE 36420. 04% 1MR 4320435 SERENA 748 x 81% 41.5 BABBMORE 3546 7% i 55 ASME 0967s 84% VARGET 43.5. SERNAME 3758 81% 41.5* ARR 9575 oe 77% Mas. 5.0 ES ERURETESE 3,72 0 5% N150 30 SARSRAR 9716 0s 20% 41.0 RETR 3560 ne 76% Na, 50.0" cRNA 3001 50% w760 28.0 SERRE 9757 2% 46.0 HERESIES 9573. 85% Max. 53.0° SAMA IROSRERTAR 405992 98% 1380 ee 95% 490 ‘S780 31% ag Mav. 525 TREE 20025. 7% Hor Acute 505 SAERRRERRCEEAREN 28931 94% Fowler tated 4,5 ERORAMARIRRAR 2684 bs 90% {Use Maximum Loads with Caution.243 WINCHESTER - NOSLER BULLETS Noster 7OGrain 794 sic bat pain eae Tn Ghane wearin deity Mar. 75% W335 nm rm Max. 98.0 RESIS 9910p: 75% IMR 3031 96.0 SEAEPIREAREEY 3150 ee 7% 84.0" SERIE 200310 67% VARGET 14>. 42.0 LESSSRMMRAEMER 3516 y= 82% os dccwote 40.0 ERASER 3477 x 8% Ponte Tete) 36.0 ERANRNRRNONGER 3333-c2 18% Max 40.0 EARS 39 p= 79% IMR 4895 ARR 921505 75% 060% 1% Max. 82% IMR 4064 78% 74% Max. are 1380 oe 8% Mor. Hala 20% Ma 983% IMR 4350 89% 85% Mux. 470 a i 89% N160 £50 RAMAN 3915. 89% 43.0" aed 3167 we 25% Max. 475 EASES 3300: 4% IMR4831 45.5 ARERR 9240 oe 91% 42.5" RRS 3117 yo 28% Use Maximum Loads with Caution 10.243 WINCHESTER - NOSLER BULLETS NosleF casas» 85Grain gg. tuttior Siler Met Act Lod sted ier 38 eal BY ee erg den a Ie DE Max. 370 ASIA S100 70% IMR 3031 "95.0 SESTATERRERRG $020 = 66% 99.0" ESKER 2860.50 62% Max. 970 as 8 31458 70% vss 260 ian 2095 88% 39,0" SERBS 2848 = eam Ma 87.0 SRSA 9199 7098 TMR 4064 25.0. RERERAREERR 2974 ne 88% 3,0" IEE 2009 82% Max 12.0 SRNR S252 0% 11380 400 SESEMNEAASIOSEEREAEE 907 16% 26.0 BESRANESRUSSRA 2022 c0 2% Max. 42.0 RESANARETAED 31990 20% w760 40.0 RURRRALERENEERS 3054 10% 38.0" RAE 2060 po 12% “on. 0" ERSRRSRARRRRERERIMESE 9615 00% 160 42.0 SRRRORERANADISEEAUTERREE $2044» © 80% 40.0 EAARSRNSKTIERD 082m 76% ox, 13.5" RRNA 2258— 629% RL 9 41.5 SAMARAS 9131 79% 305 REDRRSSTAEETRE $005 75% PRs) is, 35 EARRRRME 3240%. 82% (etc 41.8 ESRI 3085 ye 79% owt Tet 90.5" RAGEERREE 2090 0 75% ec 460 Ean 3208 me 079% AA3100 44.0 GIREEITEETSSRSEREUESRRENS 9178 42.0" EEARERISDAREAEA 3048 Mav. 45 ASEM 160s IMR 4831 42.9. EBRARISRNAUATAAT 000 ns 40.5 ESRI 2010 Use Maximus Loads with Caution 1.243 WINCHESTER - NOSLER BULLETS NOS cmc Ce Gam 95/100 Grain 95 or, rartiion® 95 gt Solid Base™ 100 gx Pattition® Se ae eee ee ee ee cae a ee eee ea meaner a aiaaiy Nin.05.0' 2500 7% IR 3031 39.0 LESAN 2000 ye os 31.0 ERS 2700 ox 7 28st 7% 355 BRGRSMEAS 2722. ome ais 28 T oo oe 71% Inn 4064 365 REREAD 2708 om 315" ESE 2508 a ‘Max. 41.5* SiRSieaieieRIRie SD Sa IEEE S060 ip. = 83% Dn 450 3s LAER 255556 TO 1 ites oor 1380 re 7% era: co eee are ec py Max com AA3100 eon Vx 2" RATE 2090 oo ae TR 4831 40.) EERE 2500 sore $80 SER 2720 re Ms 55 RMT 3123. 91% IMR 7828 43.5 EALEMAGSSASTERSNERT 20089, 87% 415 RARSRMAMRSAURAERE 2679 oe 83% Use Maximus Loads with Caution 12.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS Test Specifications Firearm used: Winchester M70 BbLLength/Twist: 26°/1x10" Firearm Used: Winchester M70 [BBLLength/ Twist: 26°/1x6"(107 grain HET Test Components, Cases: Foderal Trim-to-ongth: 2.035" Primers: Federal 210M the .243 was intended to serve as a true dual-purpose varminUdeer cartridge. Based on the 308 Winchester case, the 243 was the logical result of work done by noted gunwriter and benchrest shooter Warren. Page. Some years earlier, Page had acquired some samplesof the then experimen- tal 7.62mm NATO case and he necked them down to accept .243" projectiles. Known as the 240 Page Pooper (Warren was rather “unique” in naming his ‘wildcats), the cartridge proved to be an excellent performer. ‘The 243 isa tremendously versatile cartridge. With hunting bullets ranging in weight from 60 to 100 grains, the 243 is well suited to game from varmints to mule deer. Sierra’s 75 grain Hollow Pointand 80 grain Blitz bullets have proven tobe devastatingly effective on prairie dogs, ‘chucks, and coyotes, as wellas other similar varmint species. Although touted as an ideal round forrecoil-sensitiveshooters, the cartridge’s limitations must be recognized, Small-caliber cartridges used for big-game hhunting require near perfect shot placement for quick kills, even with the beaviest ballets available. The hunter who recognizes these limitations ard is willing to pass up questionable or less-than-perfect shots will be well served by the 243 ‘Winchester. Within the last few years, the .243 has become popular as a competitive ‘match cartridge as well. in 1993, G. David Tubb used the .243 to win both the Highpower Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, and the National Silhouette 13.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 243 Winchester, continued ‘Championships (both heavy and hunting rifle), at Raton, NewMexico. The Sierra 107 grain HPBT MatchKing that David used in hese matches tequires afast-twist barrel to properly stabfize, We recommend this bullet be used in a 1x7" or 1x8” twist for optimum results. 243 60 ge. HP ‘Cartage OAL: 2.600" Powder!/Velocity > 3300 3400-3800 300037003800 VINES SATS TMAS034 3e4 76 sas 40a 322 ce frac a PNR a MAUNA AS BLC@ “i ara goo aot at. wes SS Sa VARGET 370305 415430 iMan-4064 7 ae 403 416 imin-4320 992 420 434 HOT an Wee AON eR THOT Sgt ae AAT 48S TCR WR aa aa 449481473 468 daa 500515 “74a 479490 Energy. t6 17621 ‘Accuracy Lond: NR-A0649 ara 9500 fle bs umting Looe: 132048 gr; 370 pete ib INDICATES MAXWIUM LOAD -USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIUM CHARGES SHOW ARE MOT AECOMMEROED, 14.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS PETA Tateyale\ clea) +243 70 gr. MatchKling HPBT (cy Cartridge OAL: 2.625" Powder'/ Velocity 3000 3100 $200 33003400 inRaos 310853966 980 fee Bo 5 360 BLog sea 57 grt feet i488 wig__oig 829789 vinta 3947080973987 a0 VARGET gy 9609739383941 tuo 365988 eat ed inwr-4920 _"s62__ 78 990405: un enna 35380974 357 S74 986 40d 4g 42243, Ha «a 49 449 “oq 420 43:3, iMAL4631 48348745 A Hao 451465 478 48d Haast 043455 489 Energylfelbs 1a) 16001705118 1925 2040 ‘Accuracy Loads IMR 4064/98,1 gr330fp/t819 bs. Hunting Leng: F-43504 6 fs 3400 ps/925 tbs Sierra does not recommend Matching Bullets for hunting applications INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION. LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 15.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 243 Winchester, ert 243 80 gr Blitz BT Carrkiga OAL: 2.635" 243 85 pr. Spitzer Canoe! ae ws eser weet | Cartdige OAL: 2.660" ‘Powder !7 Velocity > 2800 3000 100-3200 itara0a1 314 359 S75 7 AER Pee aCe) 333 IntB-4095 318 383378 Int 4064 a7 a7 386 er inan-4320 ‘AT 302 4. 33.9 85, 385 410 28 ara ais 420. AKS100 405 2 1450 “40454488 Husa 414457 Energy 91567 169818131932 2055 Accuracy Load: MR-A06A57 3 3100813 Habs. ‘Hunting Lond: 14F-400497 9 gras 2100 fp!119 tbs INDICATES MAXMIUM LOAD- USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWIN AE NOT RECOMMENDED. 16.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 243 Winchester, continued 243 90 gr. FMIBT Cartridge OAL: 2.650 Powder !/ Velocity 2700 2800 2900 3000 isos 3079243408568 aL aa e980 i096 m2 8 9 vez 875 vaRGeT 313 ed se 0 368 385 IMMR-4064 315 333 inaR4320 344 7 ara 98a His MS 96277. ‘Vint NT50, 907 327 348 IwRass0—==SC*~C«C ga ‘RA4950 369 38.1303 450 42.0 487464 204s 449403 156616801798 __ 1920 Aecuraey Load IMF 4920/97 9 grs;2000 fp!t796 t= unig Loud: M4320. gs; 3000 pa 795 ks. INDICATES MAXINUM LOAD -USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ANE NOT RECOMMENDED. 7.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS POR alot meet 243 100 gr. Spitzer ‘Cartidgo OAL: 2,650" 243 100 gr. Semi-Pointed ea Caridge OAL: 2.650" - 283 100er Spiteen Br Cartdge OAL: 2.660" = Powder 17 Velocity > 2500 2600 370028002900 3000, eo gee TO 306 922918 355 whey Reena ye 31325 78 9 se8 aca aii wes oz iMnaaee a5 soe VARGET wo 14 eae es ito aio wer ais 988 ine-asa0 wa 8078 a0 TE TZI 700 wer a8 maaB5 a5 0 i350 3584 OT BS Norma 204 “78 338 una e Ha50 a2 492 452 fae ena = aan eTM STIS aaa Vann a7 &s 413 #0 Trnergyfsn 1388 1501118 Tal 13a TH ‘ecuroey Load: 405020 | gers 2000 p57 bs Hunting Lond: BaR- 436040,” 2000 fpr INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 18.243 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 243 Winchester, continued 243 107 gr. MatchKing HPBT. SS Careidge OAL: 2850" = 240025002600 2700-2800 2900, 0529708 eA aad 335060 965 908.0 006 e798 408 inna 204 maa Ed BR-k60___—— 362 i REIS a 4042s 436 In. 404 412 420 AASIO0 6 408 419 vin N65 425 396410425: 405 420 435 422431440 443455 468 1691485160717. 1999) ceuracy Load: 100%. 3 es: 2700 fps732 bs Sierra does not recommend MatchKing burlets for hunting applications: LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 19.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS Aitoough mesic designations For animals the upper end of fond Fsropean, the 6mm (0 248") the cardges apie, the 100 bore was st-Amercan develop- grain Speer Gand Sl offers the snene,Winchesterintcoduced a bullet integrity for deep penets- miliary carigge,the 6mm Lee thon, For varmint, the 70 grain Navy in 1895 and offered « TENT and 75 grain ollow poin are sporting version, However the exellent chats Stnokclesspeopllants ofthat era were not well-suited to smuller Bore and the eed fled ro Even though the case is zelatively small, slower-burning propellants save the best velocities, We found gain lasting popularity, thas 4350, Relader 19 and siniae Wildcat carteidges using the propellants peformed best with ‘mm bullet begin to shovr up ‘most hullets weights between 1930 and 1950. Experi- enters Bike Warren Page and RCBS¢ Fred Huntington buile me wildeats using the 308 ‘Winchester nd 257 Roberts cases, respectively. These cartidges perlozmed well on both vaemints And deer-sized game and pointed the way for commercial develop- iment of simile cartridges Note thatthe data for the heavier Speer bullets ore listed in two ‘proups. In the 243 Winchester, the 4100 grain boat ail produces significantly efferent pressures than the 100 grain Grand Slam and the 108 grain spiteer. We emPHat- CCALLY RECOMMEND THAT THESE LOADS NOT AEUISED Wire SULLETS (OF OTHER MAKES AND THAT YOU In. 1955, Winchester developed ALWAYS WORK UP FROM THE the 243 by simply necking down STARTING LOADS. the 308 Winchester case. The ci8¢ These loads do not exceed the was a natura fright short-astion industry maximim presse of warminisandsmallervaiedes of > 0000p dees, 0 many one-gun hunters choose ie for wert Factory loads offer an 80 grain bullet for varmints and 3100 grain ble foe dees; the handloader has a better selection. ‘The 243 became very popular and most rasjor Fifle makers now offer it asa standard cartridge. Because ofits light recoil, the 245 is often eked asthe first rifle for new shooters. Although it has adequate power for game animals up to and including deer and antelope iis definitely underpowered for elk, moose and earibau, 20.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS 02760 (7.010) 390% [083-09] — —lLecenpsrm | — "196080 [2062 nm) — tein 123mm concn pce ret ‘Max. Case Length: 2035" Test Firearm: Fuger Medel 77 MK Trmto Length: 2.035" Case: VW Max. ar. Length: 2.710" Primers: ©Ci 200,250 CAS Shellholder: #3 Barrel Length: 22! Twist: 1-10 243" oe 70 Grain [én sanbwety tea [INT-HE, Bete Concent | 0.282 q 7 Col Tarwsat| 2.025" lar yon Pants | 1206 320 9500 #703308 |, 3225 Varget 980 3230 |Hgigr 480 [3100 2oce $06 8457 [iq A900 8888 [yp 5000 S216 Hasso 40 s05¢|qpa1 4502000 |\7a2— 480 2082 vin, 42.00 344 450 #382 | gagaon 4090 S168 Nigo 450 9196 |Hgeor_ #10 3190 |agsisc “60 2645 50.00 3t28 760 3853|,, 03118 Reto 460 3108 |760" 4203003 [a700r_ 41.0 2767 mn 4700 S401], 410 0286 4350 430 3067 Jang4 57.0 2568 ‘vas: Sek pn dene naxman wae. Tysons ba use wh cautn. C= Ganpreste aad 21.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS -243" Dia. 75 Grain | emi. seat beraty tat | HE. atic Casticert | 0.234 oA, Tessar] 2.625" Shoat Pata | 1205 44.0 3388 |, a75C 9250 435 3169 Varget 370 Siti |ag31 435 3004 |sgo* 305 2564 ma 80 8026] ,, 420809 |, S818 4350 42.0 011 |2700" 280 2886 |4ngq 3552888 HSC 8026|,, ATSC B24 | gugqn 4900 3179 Haa50 225 sos 310035 2804 [agsisc 450 2069 2606 2286 |iyq, 5006 3188 458175 Reta 440 2088 |7g2g_ 46.0 zoai (Matar 405 2005 45.0 3284 |v, 4553190 |. = 760" 102898 |NIGO 4152920 2 22.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS fi i ly 243" Dia. — Code i el came eres Fal ‘wr 3000 3012 10 3199 yy, OTB Ne ibeaericce| eee accents | ep nerve Varget_363 ast | paras aoa amos [No 5802r7| waaso_ ome lash eo wsra|Hsaor 57.028 ee ian wetT laped 50 sees yao 370 ae Gh cs elt eo eels 8 se Thay seid bo eed eauien. Cu Conpesad Land spc.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS -243" Dia. 85 Grain [5 eet bene 28 | Spltz-BT | | BatsteCoahcwnt| 0.404 Cou Teresa] 2.625" [-SeeerParve,| 219 0c 3285, a0 3136 42.0 3065 H4350 202514 |2700" 370 270i |Hgg0* 380 2770 350 S212 [ay 4700 3113 [ig 440-3058 Varget 350 2965/3100 430 2885|N160 40.0 2784 un | 203071 $8.0 9008 |iyp 430.3077 4831 420269; 3002897 |4350 380 2752 470 3s 8.0 3090/iyq 380 3008 Reta 3.0 207s |Ha1a* 380 e765 |4064 3402709 ta 9.96 8198 [ i igdon 4800 074 [iaem™ 10.0 2005, 7928150 2863 |4asisc 40 cats |qigg 1701786, Notes Salon dernas mss nade Thay sould be aad wih clin. = Carpneed Land * C6Piagrum Pet sand wh spo 24-243 WINCHE! STER - SPEER BULLETS -243" Dia. 90 Grain [6mm seu, owes 219 | Spitz SP) | cote 0.586 | t Cou Tena 2.0257 Bose Patol 1217 i ao ory, a2 7958 2690 Varget 3402002 |N160 5602671 |HaBor 3502571 25.0 3025 4102967 [yyy 96:0 2882 Reta 4102705 |760* 3702705 |agea #20282 aa 4502086 fiyq 490027 (4, 98.0207 S100 410 2700|4ga1 380 _2677|a700r 350503 43.0271 4102822 [yq 87002710 Ha3so_200 27a |uata 570 oes |7a28 OFA un 3802980 [gq 410802 (ie 10.0 1000 4320340 2660/4350 97.0__2ea7|atga 1701755, 25.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS +243" Dia. 400 Grain [erm BT ‘Soa Dopey 202 | Splta-SP lise Coton | 0.430 (on, Tesea | 2.695" | So: Poite| 1220 | c fonder WO. Mel fond wi Ga, Mle fondye Go. Mv 920 2765 310277], 38026008 450" 3802515 |H3g0* 350 2512 |4gbo 340 2409 un 2002743 |y,, 420 27i5|,, 3502528 gat" 260 251a]7eas* 360 2202700" 3102288 ma 80am], 4.0707 | 3302500 4320 31.0 2604|3100 37.0 _2458|760" 2002270 300 2718 |iyg 3302706 35.0 2480 Reig 350 24034064 29.0 25808 |Ma1a* 23.0 2270 ‘oo Magen trar sed wh pode ae.243 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS IMPORTANT NOTE: Theea ade MUST NOT be used wi ho Spoer 00 g. Boal Seu previous page for 100 BY dala 106 crn Spitzer -243" Dit 400 Grain [Gam] _omim 105 Grain | css | spinor Serine [0.242 | 0.256 anus Corneen [0.951] 043 Cones Al] 26a | 2625" ‘Soerrarwe | ie22 [1229 42.00 2869 920 2722 |y_ 38026 Hag50 360 2575 |Reva 38.0 2510 |gg50 3402 aa 44002899 3802690 |injq 380 2650 3100 400 2579 |Hgeor_ 340 2435 |46q__ 3002414 wma 4302771 Ign 40.0268 380 2640 76283802483 |aga1 9602402 |Hatay 260 e084 vin, 400. 2730 |,, 30.0 2684 37.0 _ 2607 Nigo 36.0 2526/2700" 3602466 |760* _ 3302359 4.02751 |igq 9802856 [te 200 1905 Reig 570 2578 |4g20 31.0 29t fags 1801782 27243 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS Reloading Dota Introduction: ‘The deta listed in this section have been tested by our technicians and found to be safe wien londed with our teat components and fired (under ovr laboratory controlled conditions) in our testing equipment. Since Lyman Products Corporation hrs no control over the manufacture of the various components liste, the actual losding, choice or conditon ofthe firearms and components used, no responsibilty for use ofthis data is implied or assumed, Components: ‘The reader should bear in mind that the components listed are not of Lyman manufacture. Therefore, it is impossible tat production changes ‘ffecting ballistic performance ean oceue at any time without our knowledge, If there is ever a question as to the correcinest ofthe component specified, ‘write to its manufactures, Starting Load: Wis essential thatthe reader begin with the suggested weight of poveder listed in this bracket and work up slowly (Cllowing load. development precautions) to his best performing oad. The novice should use only the “starting load” for a period of time until he builds eonfdence and experience Never decrease this charge as an inrease in presuure could be encountered. Maximum Load: All loads which are listed ax maximum were tested and classified as ‘maximum by our technicians in accordance with out laboratory standards. Under no circumstances should these loads be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the reader as a safe working maximom for his particular rifle or pistol. Many reloaders misinterpret the meaning of the “maximum load.” They wrongly assume that if« high pressure load proved aafe in atest laboratory then itis equally safe under any and all conditions. This is not true. The reader must start with the "staring load” and work vp his load carefully Working with his particular firearm and component combination, he may encounter signs of excess pressure before he reaches the maximum charge listed ‘The technician clesifies « loud as maximum afer carefully considering ‘many aspects of its ballistic performance, The maximum average pressure of the load is not the only criteria. Often a load having an acceptable ‘maximum average pressure will be rejected (or reduzed) due to ils erratic performance. Accursey must also be considered, paricularly when desling With cas ead alloy bullets, In all instances, the maximum listing represents What our technicians consider to be the maximum working combination for the bullet, powder and caliber listed. There loads d> not exceed SAAMI standards Accuracy Loads: ‘When a load is noted es such in the data tables prope, it means that the given combination of components produced the most uniform internal ballistics of any load tested utilizing that particular bullet design 28-243 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS Unless noted in "Comments," the accuracy load was not fired at targets. ‘The load, however, docs have a high potentiel-assuming all external factors fare optimun-for producing oulslanding accuracy tince uniform internal ballistics are eritical to accuracy on target. You cannot have one without the other Test Parameters: Velocities shown were taken at fileen feet and not corrected to the muzzle Each test string began with a clean dry barrel and consisted of ten shots. Lotds exhibiting erratic internal balliatos were not persued. ‘We had no problem with leading in any of our testing, Bullets: Tiller numbers are listed in the intraductory specifications for each cartridge and in the headline above the appropriate data blockslong with an iusteation ofthat particular bullet Please note these bullets ace artists’ rendering. Comparing your bullet ‘against the drawing could reveal minor differences. Furthermore, minor ‘changes aro sometimes made to bullets. These drawings, which appear ‘throughout the dala sections, are for general reference only and sxe not intended to be a precise representation, Bullet alloy i noted a8 isthe exact weight of each tested bullet Not all cast bullets within « given caliber are intended to perform equally. We have used them in the most appropriate chemberings. Powder ‘We have limited aur testing to those powders which are manufactured in the United Suites and which are readily available to the consumer. The following brands are listed: Dupont (now IMR), Winchester, Hercules, ‘Alean, Hodgéon and Gearhart-Owen. Compressed Loads: ‘All compressed loads are indicated with a -+. Depending upon the ‘volume of the specific cartridge case used by the reader, he may, or may not, have difficulty starting buts in sueh loads. Ifthe bullet will not start, reduce the loud sufficiently so that 1/10" of spgce remains in the case neck. Start the bullet into the eate and use whatever additional pressure is required to fully seat the bullet, Failure to comply could result in a bulged case. Filler Wads: Dacron filler wads in the form of L/4-inch thick batting were used in ‘conjunction with east bullet loads, where indicated. This material can be purchased in moat yand-goods stores. It should be eut into squares, which seal the case. ‘When developing a load, ife vad is desire, its should be used from the beginning as the charge weight is increased. It should never be added as an afterthought, once a maximum load hts been established, since its presence could result in pressure increase of 2,000 CUP or more, 29-243 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS COMMENTS: This is the most popular of all the 6mm diameter carridgos, While many would disagree, the late Les Bowman fet i the ideal doer oF antelope cartridge for the shooter who really was not a ‘frequent and comfortable user of larger cartridges. The 243 isa fine varmin!cartidge or an effective light big game round. Jacketed bullets up to 90 grains should generally be ‘considered varminttypes while those of 95 grains or more arelight big game styles. Regardless of the bullet weight IMF 4350 is the Universal first choice propellant, Premium grade bullets are a big assetto this smalibore cartridge when tis used for ight big game, Cast bullets work best with velocities below 2,000 fps. Bullet #1245496 is a prime choice for accuracy. TEST COMPONENTS: Cases Flemington Trim-to Length. a 2.035" Primers. é ae Remington 92 Primer Size ... : Large Ritle Lyman Shell Holder .. aera NO.2 Cast Bullets Used (Sized te 243" dia.) *Gas Check Bullets 71245496, 83 gr 245497, 90 er. 4245498, 95 gr TEST SPECIFICATIONS: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length.. 26° Twist 440" Groove Dia, 24g 30.243 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains RedDot 10.0 70x 85 1684 PB eo 1653, S165 9.5 1708 SR4756 11.0 1846 SRATSG 1491668 IMR4227 14.5 1628 IMR4198 16.0 1638 RX 160 1676 748 35 Haas 25.0, IMR4320 28.2 fps 1845 2114 2128 2178 #245496 BEMIS 55 on. wd aio 2480 OAL CUP. 33,000 30,500 29,400 30,500 31,500. 12,800 17,900 10,800 12,400 Max. Load rains 12.05 405° 41.0 415. 13.0, 20.0, ig 227. 240 18,200 21,200 47,300 20,600, 38.0 578 ee resis fps CUP. 2032: “40,300. See id cece 2013. 38,600. Sen piss 23,200 2176 9,200 2092. 20,200 2906. 43,800 2826. 46,000. 2970 47,400 2096 45,700. Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.243 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS weasaa7 MBE 00. wo Aire dss oaL Fo jig Starting Velocity Pressure Load. Velocity Pressure. POWDER Grains fps _C.U.P. Grains fps. C.UP._ RedDot 85 1611_—-27,000 54934. 700% 75 1513 26.400 | 400 47e2 Pa 80 1477-23400 1054818 SR762 85 1521-25800 | 110 1768. SR4756 95 1585 26,400 1251869 830 188 2145 25,400 258 2566. SRATS 210 2182 28,000 26.2, 2608 46,700 imiRea2o7 209 2197 28,100 355-2587 44,500 iMR4198 239 2198 23,500 907 2757" = 45,00 RAT 220 tsT 24900298 0986.00 Tg 2602077 ~—*19,800 «38.0 2828. 46,300 Er WN WO TT reasasa GQEEEP 250-., wa Alon 2590 On. Sugg. ‘Max. 2 Starling Velocity Prossure- Lead” Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains CUP. Grains fos CUP. eM ‘700x 701988 22,200.05 1659___34,500 PB 80142424600 100° teil 32,000 ‘SR7625 85 1403__27,000__105 1659 35,600 R476 400 455026400 120.1700 95.000 530 160 1809 235. 2426 43,100 SR4759 208 2112 «29,800. 2582475 47,600 IMR4227 193 2036 572456 746,000 — ‘IMR-4198 2001620 18.500 3022572 42,900 XT 200 1874 20,000 $20. 2608. 47,100 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum 32.243 WINCHESTER - RCBS BULLETS 243 Winchester Gun: Ruger Model 77 Primers: CCI 200, *250 aocosse GOL wr. 93 GR. Dia. .243"" Lube: Rifle "2301088 1202118 Hats so te 427 1301023 wa 20 150 1867 4895 130 aa 130 1738 m0 me 01756 kil! 180 7625 901897 a 120 100 1709 4759 80 nediecs a0 i631 scorn EROS Wr, 103 GR. “a0 1se0 on 993012 Hel suo vee 427 170 eat wn 2402013 165197 4095 zo tes 2400 Ms aa 2101970 an 01819 joo 4766 101507 = 190 018 1001610 4759 ary vege ROG Dot 20194 33243 WINCHESTER - HODGDON POWDERS PAS g ‘The 243 Winchester was introduced in 1955 by Winchester. It is based on the 308 WCF necked down (o .243 inch. From the outset it challenged its major competition, namely the 244 Remington (aka 6mm Remington) and 257 Roberts, and won handily, as is witnessed by the decline in popularity of the other two. Much of the 243s popularity can be credited to the late Warren Page who spent much tim: touting its’ all- around capabilities. The 243 Winchester can group with the best of them and serves for deer sized game and varmints with equal success with ‘appropriate bullet designs and weights. Many handloaders load everything from 60 grain bullets up through the 117 grain slugs ‘with nothing but H4350 or F414, Save for preferences of indi vidual rifles, that isn’t bad advice. — 0.48% in. (1183 mel 2470 bs (1.38 m7) 27160 in. [101 te) eniezo— | 24540 i. (1193 mi ) 02540 i. 1137 mnt | ssa [3262 mn) —-} "18043 in [45.53 mon) 20450 in 144 mn) — WINCHESTER en WINCHESTER LR 34-243 WINCHESTER - HODGDON POWDERS etter STARTING LOADS NUCUIMURE LOADS ownER, BRS, VEL. PRESSURE GHS, VEL. PRESSURE BULLER $5 GR. NOS BT A. 245" cou. 2.68 Hata 450 sro. cur 500 51,600 CUP. Hao 460 ‘gipo0 CUP 51.0 49,700 CUP. 'VARGET 410 376 ooncur 450 50,000 CUP BLD) 80 2pm0CuP 470 49.400 CUP 4895 400 3638 35,100 CUP 445 4300 CUP BULLER’ 60 GR. SIE HE DIA, 243" Concur Hala 430 3423 sge00cUP 475 49600 CUP 3a a0 3 ‘goo cup 480 47400 CUP VARGET 00 3 a7 50400 CUP F335 360 4 990 00 CUP 4895 380 20 600 CUP ‘BULLET 65 GR, HOY vaHAX BU. 2a" c.08. 2.800 450 41400. GUP 480 49.400 CUP 420 ‘S200 CUP 450 5000 CUP $80 43.100 CUP 44.0, 49,600 CUP. 3 47 a00 CUP 42.0 49.500 CUP 4400 CUP 410 49,200 CUP BULLER 70.6n. SPRHP DIA 2a3" c.01L. 2.625" Hats 20 460 460 3568 49.00 CUP #20 3349 42900CUP 46.0 49.900 CUP 380 45.500 CUP 405 50,100 CUP 35.0 3228 a7g00cuP 330 50,400 CUP. 360 42700 CUP 305 49200 CUP BULLET: 78 GR. HOY HP DIA, 249" co. 2.040" Hata #20 qiqo0cup 480 9447 50,100 CUP Heo 400 aaron cue 445 4,600 CUP YARGET 360 306 45000 CUP 385 © 34850800 CUP BL-C) 340 46.00 CUP 375, 49.200 CUP 4895 340. 4900 CUP 380 49.400 CUP BULLET: 00 GR, SIEBTSP Du 245" COL. 2838" Hera gu Assn CUP 450 50,100 CUP 300 44700 CUP 412 50'300 CUP \ARGET 3193 45400 CUP 985 3355 50,300 CUP. BL-G) 47j00 CUP 385 ‘50,800 CUP 05 3123 4500 CUP $80 50,100 CUP-243 WINCHESTER - HODGDON POWDERS Lats T-tla-da Meee led STARTING LOADS HEAXCIMURE LOADS: EL, Pnessune, GOL, 250m 39700 CUP 456 S014 49,600 CUP 41400 CUP 420 3306 50200 CUP 43400 cue 4203134 48/800 CUP ‘42m cup 30 ©3212 50.400 CUP 45,400 CUP 360 3188 49.900 CUP DIA, 2437 C011, 2.025%, 43700 CUP 480 3003 50.800 CUP 44400 CUP 4453185 50600 CUP 400 CUP 435 3185 49,600 CUP 43,100 CUP 405 3060 49.500 CUP 44,800 CUP 365 3106 50,400 CUP 44900 CUP 385 3114 50,800 CUP Di 245" ©.0.L. 2.050" 4400 CUP 4806 3077 s0.000.cUP 47000 CUP 445 9062 50,700 CUP 420 3087 50,500 CUP 420 3138 50,700 CUP 380 2922 49,100 CUP 350 2008 60,200 CUP 46000 CUP 350 2990 50,700 CUP ‘BULLEE 109 GR, sen aTSP Dia, 24s" Co. 265 i000 40 457000UP 4706 3000 49.900 CUP HaBat 390 4sa00CUP 420° 7924 50,100 CUP HAS8D 370 45.100CUP. 400 2373 S1,000 CUP hans ano 4400 CUP 400 2083 50,600 CUP 80 340 43600CUP 360 2770 50,100 0UP \aRGeT 310 «2moCuP 337 28 50,400 CUP e895 310 2683 44900 CUP 8302818 50,100 CUP BULLET 105 GR, HY A-MAK. DA. 243" 6.0... 2.769" 1000 a0 45400 CUP 460C 2990 90.200 GUE Hest 330 4gom0 CUP 410 2848 50.200 CUP 380 350 46300 CUP 375 2799 49.500 CUP eis 360 #3700CUP 390 2852 50,100 GLP 1380 330 43700 CUB 3502687 49.800 CUP VARGET 310 4s00CUP 330 2769 50.800 CUP e895 305 449000 325 2724 50.100 CUP.243 WINCHESTER - HODGDON POWDERS [pkelekclkc eee ‘STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS ns. VEL, PRESSURE _GRS. VEL. __ PRESSURE. POWDER, BULLET: 107 8A. SIE BTHP. DIA, gas) 1090 490 2787 44700 CUP 48.00 2918 60,100 CUP HBS 380 257 43700 CUP 41.0 2805» $0,100 CUP F350 350 257 43,10000UP 375 2800 50.200 CUP Hala 350 2664 43400 CUP 380 2809 49.500 CUP Haan 30 25/0 44400GUP 348 2682 60,100 CUP VARGET 310 2630 4500 CUP 330 2749 50,400 CUP Hae 305 45900 CUP 25 2719 49900 CUP NEVER exceeo maximum LoaDs.-243 WINCHESTER - ACCURATE POWDERS Introduction ‘There has been are-evaluation of the cnteria cr selecting data for inclusion, This means there will be seme disagreement with previous data. The data in this guide takes precedence over all prior publications. Previous editions of this loading guide ‘should be discarded. For instance, we left out load combinations that were ‘position sensitive, This is what occurs when the load density is low. Velocity withthe powder at the bull is different fom the velocity vith the povideralthe primer, More ofthese were notod with the ball propellants than with the extruded propellarts Inlightol the growiof PSC shooting, 38 Super Autoloads that ‘make the-major classification (aullet weights velocity» 175,000) are identified, While we have tested many combinations of components in mm Luger to attempt to meet ‘major’ require- menls, we have not been able tind load thal rakes the power lear for "majer’ without exceeding SAAMI pressure recommen ations. And while wa were able fo find loads for 38 Super Auto, they were not with lighter bullets. Turn to the data section for, specific details Inthe charge tables, the ‘START’ charge lstedfor each laadis ‘our suggested beginning point withthe components listed. There is the possibilty that changing the named components. could cause the maximum charge to be excessive, us a reduction of the charge would be necessary. Some balches of miltary brass, may require reducing the maximum charge by 8-12% Io keep ‘chamber pressure in ine If you find signs of oxcessive pressure while using loads in this loading guide, STOP TESTING and verity ail data and loading procedures. If they seem ‘0 be in order, check with our lab facility before proceeding. ‘Charge weights were obtained using industry standard pres: ‘sure barrels, When time permitted, offhe-shel weapons were Used to obtain velocity figures. The guns used are noted. In reloading, the prime concern should always be SAFETY. Always wear eye protection whenreloacing, evenwhen working with the "non-volatile! components. Always kaep the reloading ‘area clean. Never have mare than one propelant within easy reach at any given time, Avoid having similar looking bullets of different weights on the bench atthe same time, Read the safely notes before loading ‘We have not found magnum primers to offer any particular advantage with our handgun powders. Bul, there are some ile cartridges where they were used. Handgun loads using the slower powders (No.7, No.8. and 11680) require heavy crimp and high bulet pul io incure consis. tency - particularly with cast bulll loads or in extremely cold ‘weather. Be sure your dies are capable af this, otherwise the consistancy ofthe toad wil be affected, In the text, bullet weights for cast bulets- idetiied by (L} are actual weights, not the nominal weights, 38243 WINCHESTER - ACCURATE POWDERS -243 WINCHESTER Inteeducedby Winehos tee in 1065 forthe Model 70 ball ction and ede 88 lever aetan rifles, the 248 Winchester i sinphy nchedalown 108 Win heater ad ic the esl eee ‘elop a deal prose cr. igs Feed eee ed ercecape Untike the 308, the.240 ean be aden eartrdgeta ond with faster” propellants. The ea hele for ll around woe inthe ‘2 jo cithar Acewwats 4260 oe 2100, "The SAAMI Maximum Average Prosare for the 249 Winehuster Is 82,000 C.U.. om ig PRECISION Prince Ce: 200 OAL an 39243 WINCHESTER - ACCURATE POWDERS 243 WINCHESTER (continued) nosossr 40.243 WINCHEST. R - ALLIANT POWDERS @LuaNT CASE: WINCHESTER, ARREL: PRIMER: WINCHESTER LA BULLET {60 GA: SIE HE Coase SELODER 12 3450 56,400 PSt AELODERT 3220 5400 PSI BULLER 75 GR. SPRHP i 6.0.1, 2610" RELODER 12 3125 97,500 PSI BULLET: 60 GR. SPRISP. 6.0. 2888" RELODER 19 3270 57500 PSI RELODER 15 3145 57500 PSI RELODER 12 3060 67,000 PS! ‘BULLET: 100 Gn: SIE SPBT 2 8.0. 2.700% RELODER 22 2950 57,500 PSI RELODER 19 2025 67/100 PSI NEVER excEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 1.243 WINCHESTER - IMR POWDERS PRIMER: REMINGTON 9 172 ‘BULLET 80;GR! Re SP DIA 263" 2600" ther 4931 4850 46,900 CUP. Ine 4350, 4806 51,700 CUP IMR 4320, 425 1,700 CUP INR 4054 425 ‘2.000 CUP. INR 4895 410 52,000 GLP IM 3031 395 IMR continue> STARTING LOADS MAXIRALERH LOADS POWDER GRS._VEL, PRESSURE _GRS. VEL. _ PRESSURE BUELET 400 GREW SPL: on 283" 710" IM 7828 src 050 47,900 CUP IMA 4831 460¢ 3010 51,800 CUP IMR 4350, 435° 29a) 51300 CUP IMR azo 335 235052000 CUP IMR “dot 380 2010 51,000 CUP IMR 4895 37.0 2510 $2,000 CUP IMR 308 $55 2025 NEVER excep maxiuum Loans, 42.243 WINCHESTER - SCOT POWDERS “60 grain FMI 60 grain FMS 70 grain FMI 11.0 grains 35.5 grains © 3,410 fps 80 grain FMI 3,090 fps 80 grain FMI 3,300 fps: 90 grain FMS 3,000 fps 35160 fps: 2,890 fps 3,050 fps The Scot Powder Company makes no warranties or guarantees with respect to tho safety or suitability of these products or the ralgdnginiormaton contend on these panes, lhe exrass oy ‘implied. Buyer and user assume any and all risk, responsibility and habjity for any and at injury (ncloding death) loss or carmage arising fram usagel 43.243 WINCHESTER - WINCHESTER POWDERS Reso CASE: WINCHESTER. BARREL: 24" PRIMER: WINCHESTER LA BULLET: 75 Gn: WiRd HP: DIRS 28S 0.0L: 2.710 AR 760 4303320 49000 CUP ‘BULLET 206, WON PSP DRS ater eto 760 435 37a) 51,000CUP. BULLET: 85 0R: Wi HP DAL 2 CoLer Max 760 405 3150 49on0cUP NEVER exccep maximum Loans,-243 WINCHESTER - VIHTAVUORI POWDERS .243 Winchester CIP max. dimensions in milimetres; SAAMI ees iB 153 Country of origin: usa Year of introduction: 1955 Primer Largo Rito Max. bullet diameter: 6.17 mm (.243") Max. cartridge length: 66.03 mm (2:710") Max, shel! length: 51.94 mm (2005"), tim to 61.80 mm (2.035") Max. CIP pressure: 300 MPa (62200 psi) Max. SAAMI pressure 52000 CUP/60000 psi .243 Winchester was formed simply by necking a 208 Win. case down to accept a6.18 mm ( 243") bullet. The company a ths fairly quickly after the introduction of .308 Winchastor (q..), ‘Tha genoralidea was to create cartiidge withalighter and slimmer bullet, reducing the recoil, inereasing the muzzle velocity and perhaps ‘even cutting down the cast of shooting. Winctiester succeeded in = ‘grand manner, for 248 Win. is néw widely known allover the wor. It iS considered @ medium-sized game cartridge for deer, coyote, ante- Tope and the ike ‘As always, It's easy to handload a popular callber. Components are available in plenty, aa are instructions and recipes. The generous pavider ‘space gives experimenters plenty of elbow room. It should be borne in mind, however, that 243 Win. isa high pressure caridge to start with. It is possible to blow up a gun if oo fast @ powdartoo haavy a bullet or a combination of theea fe used. OF eourse, this I true wlth most calibers. ‘Ontnectherhand, ono manufacturer wamsof using too siowa powder In this caliber. Vintavuori recommends the siower end of the powders, fanging rom NAO to N69. 45.243 WINCHESTER - VIHTAVUORI POWDERS .243 Winchester TEST COMPONENTS: Test barrel: ‘S80mm (23"), 1 In 10° twist, manufactured to meet CIP minimum dimensions. Primers: Vitavuori No. 68 Cases: Sako, trim-to length 51,80 mm (2.099") Reloading Data, English Units et onde? | Sing toad Wad pe | WE TOAL) te | a] mes Ios) ta fosl | tells 78 | SH? |Fonady 2638 | Wiss | 384] a0 | as00 iss] 384 -| 29s7"|_ 35600 nw [a7 | ates | spo ist] oaa7 | atta | i800 twat | “aar | ton | 3H00 a} rm | road aoe | Nes | ase | a7.) e100 Naw | “axe | aiss | 2100 nia | ao | 2876 | sep0 wwio | 35 | 269 | arma or: | Wor rome Bart | iw | 342 | are | 400 io | 337_| 2757 | atmo | wens] aig | erat | ona sin | az | 00 | anna 00 |, sPBT |toirady 2660 | Neo | ana | anis | asco wsso | ata | aaa? | atsoo ies. | 44a | oper | coma 105 | Spine |'speer oss | wea | 52 | ao | asia | a2 | ase | soo sat:| 952 [2a | geno | oan. | aia | seo INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! {LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 46243 WINCHESTER - BARNES BULLETS ‘The .243 Winchester is one of four factory chambered rounds based on the 308 WCF case. It was introducedin 1955 and is nothing more than a 308 case necked down to accept 243” Dullets, It perforins equally well on both varmints and deer, and everything in between, BULLET DROP COMPARISON ‘WI200 Yard Zero $58 yooYands 236 3 BULLET ENERGIES sig Muse HEBH200 ys Sy 2000 eal 1600 = 1000 ; ; 500 | i ° 750° 850r 809° 50" 15¢¢.243 WINCHESTER - BARNES BULLETS .243 Winchester ne ro oo —— Cee ee) 75-grain XFB 360 «3.0 «S173 P4OE FsAus. §0..181 86. sor Hata 420 a4 748.0" | GB2S pe Hags0__43.0_3278_ 47.0: - 9564. eT Hd50 47.0 9216 1.07 8400 re ¥ IMAdess 360 314 490, S403 IMBdood 26.0 3192 40.0. 3685, lun4s20 875 3173 41.5, S512. IMadss0 410 3216 450. 2590 3251 480° 8540 4 LO —_— =O) —— = ee ce TY 85-grain XBT H3g0 «8.0 2996 Ea 0.208 BC. 401 Hei 41.0 5069 8388 __ 3993016 327 Sugzete at Uae be SET aS ae ImRas9s 32.5 2860 a2i2 tindso0 92.0 9782 § 310 IMin4g50 38.0” 2949-420" 9059 i ImRdea1 40.0 2053. 44.0. S248 a WIN76D__385 3005 _4z.5) i gar7 ‘AAZTOO 970 2900 41.0.| Seid B5-gain Ste tor S95 fon a0 aa 4 @ 48.243 WINCHESTER - BARNES BULLETS .243 Winchester —_ 90-grain XFB 80. 216 86, saz Seapets Ree — 95-grain XFB 80.20 BC. 308 Sugernd Ballet Use ees fe Hae S75 2693 81S isso avs 2767 ats, oe ies ga 47a. ae fag aos 2000 475" ST co oro. 2a0 at, eek IMRags1 39,0 28509430. S142 MA7a2a 42.0 2052 46.0. «9203 WIN76o 38.0 2683 420° | ate7, AAZTOO 36.0 2782 40,0" 9081 ‘AAsI00 330 2820 = 43.0. S109 Neot 90.0 2005 -4a.0 9741 ALIG 405 2951 _S4ap 8262! Fiza 480 9007, 47.0. S287 ro pet) HAs -980 2749. (eaD.GN SGU54 Haso 96.5 2711 | 40Ge. | 9008. Has 9952731 3068. Hass 4.02819 “gost IMR4gso 955 2784 Fe Bbibe 773075) iwpagg1 97.0277 S4i.0 430i WA7e28 47.0 2808 [#/45(0:. | 18080) WIN760 960 2755 | 400 re AAZT00__ 3402660 380. 12 ‘AAgIO0 875 2724 #45, Neos 98.0 2743. A. Alig 395 2859 43.5 Re -410°-2857T 4.0 49.243 WINCHESTER - BARNES BULLETS .243 Winchester => 115-grain Original 8D, 290 BC. ez 39.0 as | 48 41.0 2018 | 4501 6.0 25654008 i651 ‘30.0 2806 43.0. 2802 37.0 2531 ato, "2805. 35.0 _2603 0. | 90H 335 2603-428: 2879 39.0 2700 | 480, 2977 2873 Suggest Butt Use eS |3 Bier cunercsPOWDER BURNING RATE CHART Current Canister Grade Powders in order of apgrovimate burning rate. (RI being the fastest, 748 the sowest) This lis is approximate only ad not to be used for developing loads 1. RA, Norma 36, No.9, Accurate Arms 2. N31, Vikiawwori 37 R23, Norma 3. TITEWAD, Accurate Ams 38. NI1O, Viktavuori 4. REDDOT, Alliant 39, HILO, Hote 5. CLAYS, Hodgdan 40. 296, Winchester 6, "HESKOR" 700-X, IMR Co, 4], IMR4227. IMR Co 7. BULLSEYE. Allian (2, HM227, Hodgdon 8. TITEGROUP. Hodgdos —43,-S84759, IMR Co. 9. American Select, Alliant 44.1680, Accurate Ans 10, SOLO 1000, Accurate Ams 45. 200, Norma 1. GREEN DOT, Allizat 46, Reloader 7, Allisar 12, INTERNATIONAL, Hodgdon47. IMR4I98, IMR Co, 13. PB.IMR 48. FIIO8, Hodedon 14, 320, Viblavuosi 49, NI20, Vihtavuori 15, WST, Winchesior 50. 1822, Hodgdon 16, No.2, Accurste Arms Si. 2015 BR, Accurate Ams 7, SR 7628, IMR Co. 52. NI30, Vibtavuori 18 HP-38, Hodzdon 53, IMR3031, IMR Co. 231, Winchester $4, NI33, Vikeweort UNIQUE, Alliant 35, 1335, Hodyon UNIVERSAL, Hodgdon 56, N18, Vihiayuort Power Pistol, Alliant 7. 2230, Accurate Arms 330, Vihiavuori 58. 2460, Accurate Arms HERCO, Aliant 59, HAB9S, Hodgson WSR, Winchester 60, [MR4895, IMR Co. N340, Vikiavvori SI. RELODER-12, Alliant "HI-SKOR" 800-X, IMR Co. 52. IMR-4320, IMR Co, SR4756. IMR Co. 63, 3100, Accurate Arms 28, NO.S. Accurate Arms. Gi, IMR 4064, IMR Co. 30, HS6, Hodgdon 65. 2(2, Nomin 31.337, Vihlamiori 66, 2520, Accurate Arma 32, N350, Vihwyuori 67, RELODER-S, Alliant 33. BLUE DOT, Alliant 68. NIAO, Vihtavaori 34, No. 7, Accurate Arms ®. _VARGET, Hodedon 35, 2400, Alliant 70.This is a unique reloading/information manual. It contains currently available data regarding loading information for this individual cartridge. This data is compiled from the leading U.S. Bullet and gunpowder manufacturers. 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