Reloads for 243

[supersider34]

Anyone here reload 243? If you do can you tell me what bullets and powder you use? Wanting to get the kids to shoot more and figured I would start just reloading them so they can shoot more. Wife daughter and son will be shooting this gun for deer and antelope.
Any advice is excepted.

 

[Mammoth]

There's nothing wrong with Premium Bullets however, I would stick with Sierra, Hornady, and Speer standard types for the cost savings & 100gr is the way I would go for big game.

Powders, I would stick with H4895 or IMR4064. My 243 has a 100gr load that cuts a jagged one hole group with a H4350 load, however H4350 won't group 80 gr or 70gr loads for me.

Just my two cents..

Good luck!

 

[Buckrub]

SS34, My pet load for my .243 is 43.5 grains of IMR4350 with a Sierra 85gr.BTHP. This load groups well under .75inch @ 100yds. and is a great load for deer size game. Good luck with your project!!!

 

[crazyaboutcoues]

I use IMR 4350 41.5 gr. Topped with a 100gr sierra spbt.