Magnum. You can find very close to this load for your rifle by using the "Ladder Step" method. See Hodgdon #26 or #27. Sure, sure, each cartridge rolling out of your press costs pennies on the dollar compared to the factory-made stuff. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums. 260 Rem. I'm also not familiar with any of the newer powders which have cropped up in the last 40 years... Varget seems to be one that is frequently mentioned. RL-19 is a outstanding powder for bullets 80gr on up. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. Funny thing is I started reloading in the early 1970's for a .243 Win. as you well know, 20+ years ago, there was no such thing as shortages... just short on money ... MM MARK; I've used all your listed powders and more, except the CFE223; ALL will give you excellent/optimum accuracy and velocity with the bullet weights listed. bullet range) PP2000 is my most go to powder! It works great in 270 also. Tac, BLC2, AA-2230, and H-335, ball powders, listed in my order of preference. If you are experiencing difficulties posting in the Buy/Sell/Trade subforums of TFL, please read the "sticky" announcement threads at the top of the applicable subforum. Next to no recoil out of a heavy barrel varmint rifle, my 100 pound wife likes to shoot it. with outstanding accuracy.One thing that may or may not be a factor, for you, depeonding on your shooting conditions, is that varget is not temperature sensitive, where IMR 4350 tends to be, especially in extreme cold conditions. Re: 243+87gr VMAX Powder choices? Not asking for specific load data only the powders that others here have successfully used. bullets. It will be interesting to read what specific load suggestions are made for that specific barrel length, which is around 57cm. Mixing different types could heavily impact the performance, burn speed, and thus, may negatively impact the application. i load 308,22-250 though. RL17 is the go to powder for velocity. So jonnys reloading bench provides loads and tests for this exact question. I used to use H450 way back when, but it is long gone from powder lists. A bit over 3,000 fps 6 shots covered by a dime is what my notes say @ 100 yrds. My powder … Thread starter stx kid; Start date Feb 22, 2013; 1; 2; Next. This reloading powder is arguably the best of the best for .223 Remington builds, along with several other rifle and cartridge types. Plug in you powder & bullet weight & it gives you the data. I started outshooting IMR4350, with good accuracy, but switched because of this. Feb 22, 2013 #1 stx kid Well-Known. Varget just works good with … All if these are using fire formed PPU casings, and Federal GM210M match primers. One might get more relevant info with a little more data like barrel length, specific slug, and whether velocity or accuracy are ones priorities. That's what produces best accurate ammo. Contrary to popular belief, reloading won’t save you money. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. IMR4350 had a great track record with heavy bullets in 243's winning rifle matches. From these 4 propellents, if you can't find an accurate load for any bullet weight for the .308 WCF, there is something wrong with your rifle or reloading technique. This is a discussion on post your best 243 loads within the Handloading Techniques forums, part of the Technical category; i have never loaded for this round. Just a note, that doesn't specifically respond to your question, but with nearly 200 powders out there now, at least theoretically (availability is always a question now), you MAY wind up having to settle for what you can get in the future. If you're just getting into reloading get yourself a good reloading manual and read it. I have found, with my rifle, that H414 is pretty much my first choice for use in the .243 AI. Generally, bullets from 70 to 80 grains are the best choice for varmint hunting and bullets from 90 to 105 grains are the best choice for hunting CXP2 class game. I have a Ruger AR 5.56, SKS 7.62x39, a bolt action Savage 243 Win and I would like to try reloading for my 243. My go to powders are Hodgdon H414, Alliant Reloder17, and Alliant Power Pro 2000. I have never tried any of the lighter weights but H4350 and IMR 4350 has worked great with 70, 85, 95, and 100 grain bullets in several different .243's. Easy to throw accurate charges. I agree with the 4064 recommendation. They are almost the same. There is quite a bit of overlap between the 2 cartridges in terms of what works well. Re: Best powder for .243 for 58g to 95g ??? Have decided to start doing the 243 Win as it seems to be quite popular in my area. Varget is another powder that will work under about any .243 bullet. All of these powders work very well in both cartridges: OH! Just take what you can get that's in the burning rate range that works best for that particular application and voila, you have an excuse to do some more shooting. It's just an opportunity to broaden your horizons. fan, but have loaded for others' .243's, and for 85 gr. (I'm clocking 2916fps with the 140 gr. Reloder 19: Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes. H414 gives good velocity, and accuracy. Hello everyone, i have been reloading for a little while now, mostly for hand guns and the 223, 308, and 30-06. 25 Win. I have not tested near the numbers of powders or loads that can be observed in these videos. Welcome to the Gun Digest Reloading Data Center, your one stop for handloading advice and information to get your loads on target.. I have 223 dies on order and wanted to ask if others can provide feedback to the best powders for use on the 550B for 223/5.56. I don't believe the 22 or less inch can effectively shoot 100 and above with the super slow powders. I had some Retumbo and tried it with 105's, like it quite a bit. There are a lot of magnum rounds in use today and one of the best reloading gun powders is the 4831 powder type. Hey fellas, been reloading the 25-06 with 54gr of H4831sc under a 115gr berger. 257 Weatherby Magnum. What ammount of powder … Reducing or increasing the powder charge and bullet weight allows you to meet your hunting and shooting needs with minimal recoil as the result. Rem. Hasbeen. Re: Best powder for 100gr .243 rounds by on_one_wheel » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:10 am I went down the velocity chasing path with my .243 simply to get my projectiles to preform better as I was drilling clean holes with Seriea Game King 100grn. - 03/31/15 For best velocity and accuracy: Varget for 58-75 gr, 4350 for 85 and heavier. IMR 4350 is probably the most used and most popular powder for both .243 and .270, for the last 40 years I've been reloading. IMR 4350 is probably the most used and most popular powder for both .243 and .270, for the last 40 years I've been reloading. Its been a couple years but its still a Hell of a good load. (I'm clocking 2916fps with the 140 gr. 90gr pills?2206, 2. These specialty bullets are designed for extreme medium to long-range shooting. I really appreciate the time everyone took to respond to my question. Re: 243+87gr VMAX Powder choices? As you say fast doesn't mean better, but those are slow powders more suited for .30-06 etc using heavier bullets. Generally, bullets from 70 to 80 grains are the best choice for varmint hunting and bullets from 90 to 105 grains are the best choice for hunting CXP2 class game. canisters of smokeless gunpowder deliver clean-burning, tac-driving accuracy. These are AR2208, AR2209 and Alliant Reloder 15. MD .... Supplies are so-so ... on the powders, i have 2-3 lbs of each. Bullet is .243" diameter. Gives best accuracy, and is clocking 2836fps with a 2fps standard deviation!! The type of game being sought should be the determining factor when choosing your bullet. It will do both calibers very well. Even at the prices of components today, reloading is STILL cheaper than factory loads, AND you can tailor your loads for your specific barrel and gun. wncchester pretty well covered it. We've tried quite a few different bullets in all weight ranges and there was a marked accuracy benefit in the 75's and lighter with Varget, but 4350 takes the cake with 85 and above. Reloading the .243 Winchester Handloading or making your own ammunition is a labor of love and a very satisfying hobby, especially when you get to shoot the end result and then reload it again for the next shooting session. This caliber runs on any standard rifle primer. For me, I started with IMR 3031,IMR4320,IMR 4350,and IMR 4064,which I still use. So far we are just in the testing stage, but I like the results. i load 308,22-250 though. Re: Best powder for .243 for 58g to 95g ??? Designed specifically for your reloading needs, Norma Powder's 1-lb. I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. I've had decent success with IMR 4064 and IMR 4350, but finding powder has been a real issue here for some time too. Then go to the range and at 100 yards sight in using factory loads first. Your W760 will work under about any bullet & IMR4320 is rated for bullets from 55-85 grains. Gives best accuracy, and is clocking 2836fps with a 2fps standard deviation!!! From a loading only aspect the tac and cfe loaded the easiest. If you are a TFL member and can access TFL, please do not use this link; instead, use the forums (like Questions, Suggestions, and Tech Support) or PM an appropriate mod or admin. I am tempted to suggest any powder you don't have on hand, since that seems to be one of the standard Campfire responses--especially powders that can't be found easily right now, apparently because that indicates something special. Which is best for you depends on your personal powder and reloading … Jan 18, 2011 1,861 36 laredo. For the 95-100gr.bullet I have excellent groups with 41gr. 223, 243, 270 & 30-06 but usually with heavy for caliber bullets. For best velocity and accuracy: Varget for 58-75 gr, 4350 for 85 and heavier. We all have our favorite. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. IOW I have no experience with other, probably just as accurate loads. Howdy yall! imr 4350,cci 200. Luckily I found 2 more pounds of it recently so I'll be using it more than the others for a while. 80-90gr pills. First of all, it all depends on how confident you feel and your ability to shoot "MOP" at a given range. Accuracy was acceptable with our best results giving us a 2.5” group when you tally in the flyer. Really would like to get my hands on some Reloder, but can't be had for love nor money it seems. Probably the metric barrel length would work best with European powders:-). #2689627 01/01/09: Joined: May … I use H414 with a 95 gn ballistic tip. Whether you use a reloading manual or a digital reloading data tool, making sure you have accurate reloading data is essential for producing the best possible rounds. ! Who knows these day what powder is the best with anything. Short Magnum This particular powder is used for reloading .220 Swift, .22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum, .337 Winchester, 66mm Remington, and other cartridges. Varget for up to 70 grainers for me and 4350 for heavier bullets. Basicly this is done by reloading the components you wish to use with changing the powder weight by 3 tenths grain from minimum to maximum charge taken from a reloading guide for the .243. If you want some more options though, consider these because sometimes your favorite dealer only tends to stock 1 or 2 different brands and not necessarily all the options within that brand. Reloading powder into your .30-06 is a cinch. Hi guys,Looking for some info on reloading for 243 with ADI reloading powders.Looking to work up a small game load with 80gr pills? by Ken » Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:41 am Hi guys, Looking for some info on reloading for 243 with ADI reloading powders. I have been reloading since 1988 myself, and have also never damaged a firearm or a person. That said, other powders work for people too. By the way, I tried Varget, CFE 223, Power Pro 2000 MR and RE-15, with a number of different bullets, but H4895 produced the best groups and best consistency for me. Sincerely, Dave (Bubba) Thornblom The best powder for reloading your Enfield will be whatever you find to your liking. bullet range) PP2000 is my most go to powder! charge weight in grams and grains … In my Remington .243, I get very good accuracy with IMR 4350 and Winchester 760. - 03/31/15 I am tempted to suggest any powder you don't have on hand, since that seems to be one of the standard Campfire responses--especially powders that can't be found easily right now, apparently because that indicates something special. 2206, 2206H, 2208, 2209, 2213SC, 2217? This powder doesn't meter well but IMR4064 36.5 grs worked very well in my 26" Remington 700 varmint rifle I posted a 10 shot 600 yard group here somewhere. How to Pick the Best Reloading 308 Powder What to Look for in the Best Powder for .30-06 You won't go wrong with those two choices. 270 Win. The best all-around medium speed rifle powder providing excellent .223 and .308 caliber performance. What to Look for in the Best Powder for .30-06 H4895 was the first powder I purchased and it was the first powder Hodgdon sold. If you feel you require Federal Premium loads with the 100 grain Nosler Partition and 85 grain Barnes TSX is your best bet and want to spend more money than you really need to, go for it. For my Vanguard S2 the IMR 4064 was better than any other I tried in the 85 gr, but I had a decent load/accuracy combination with the Varget. I think R19 and especially R22 may be a little slow for a 100 grn .243 with a barrel less than 24 inches. Shooting forum Reloading ammunition. Every rifle likes a particular load that will shoot best. Just trying to narrow things down a bit before i start loading. 243 Win. 270 Weatherby Magnum. I've used IMR 4350 and H-414 for heavy bullets. There are three powders available to Australian reloaders that are just ideal in the .243 Winchester. I try to keep things simple and use H4895 for almost everything. The ADI brand is owned by Australian Munitions, ADI World Class Powders & Ammunition products are proudly Australian made and our commitment to the local reloading community is stronger than I would check out this new manual you might find a powder that will turn that 243 Win into a 240 Weatherby with these new powders. We saw an average velocity of 1919 fps for our lightest charge all the way to 2021 fps for our highest. Varget is just one of the best powders for medium weight bullets in 308 Win cases if accuracy is paramount. Sierra MatchKing Long Range Specialty Bullets .22 cal 90 gr HPBT MATCH 50/ct. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting. Stick powders have proved best for accuracy. Below is our guide to finding the best 308 powder for your needs. of varget with 85 gr. Your rifle will tell what is the best powder. The majority of loads I have worked up have performed best at near maximum velocity, so there has been no need to start at the bottom of the scale. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. I used to load quite a bit 40 years ago, but I have been away from centerfire rifle reloading for that same amount of time. 220 Swift. They measure very well. Super Short Magnum. If you still feel you are qualified to post in those subforums, please contact "Shane Tuttle" (the mod for that portion of TFL) via Private Message for assistance. Will it work for you, I do not know, it depends on the rifle and what it likes. The burn rate on the CFE would probably be great for the heavier bullets, but there is no data. I have loaded cfe 223, imr 4166, and tac in this bullet weight. I, like others here have only loaded pistol rounds but am ready to move to rifle rounds. It is important to me that they be temp insensitive. For you to equate the number of powders I use with the amount of intelligence I have is downright insulting! So I'm looking for the best load recipe for my Ole' Spine Snapper. H4350 is ideal in the WSM family of calibers (270, 7mm, 30, 325) and is also the standard in such cartridges as the 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum and many more. Reloading powder into your .30-06 is a cinch. Read the whole .243 project rifle review story Official Australian Hunter review. LoadData.com has more powder and bullet combination than any other reloading manual on the market. Varget for 70 on down-4350 for the heavier bullets. trying to get my hands on the 95 NBT ....seems every time i find them, i go to order and sorry we are sold out. The good news is, the vast majority of these powders are effective and reliable. Reloading The .243 Winchester Rifle (FN=Flat Nose, SP= Spire Point, HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose) JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point, FMJ=Full Metal Jacket) Loads for .243 Winchester Rifle: (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) and 25-06 and 7mm mag. As long as you use quality bullets, cases, and primers, you should have no trouble handloading consistent, accurate rounds with most of the powders out there. For magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets, it can’t be beat! sierra bthp. Next, we experimented with the CFE 223 powder, and again went through the entire safe spectrum of powder charges. Reloder 19 pretty much duplicates it. I have tried all the powders that I listed with 168 grain bullets, 175 grain bullets and 178 grain bullets. I am having great results with RL19 and 85,90,95&100gr. It opens up ground hogs with ease and cut an unlucky watermelon in half at 500 yards. Reloading; Campfire Forums; Register Log In Home Forums Big Game Rifles Best powder for the 243 Win? I’m often asked, “what gunpowder do you recommend”? Reloading. I have shot 37gr. Rheinmetall Denel Munition strives to deliver products of high standard to satisfy our customers. Mixing different types could heavily impact the performance, burn speed, and thus, may negatively impact the application. 1 of 2 Go to page. Best powder for 243? Super Short Magnum. I found sweet loads I'm happy with, before I tried others...so I saw no need to waste time. Among the different powders manufactured by the company, IMR Powder 4064 Rifle Powder is ranked as being one of the most versatile. 264 Win. With these powders, one can load bullets from 55 grains right up to the heaviest 6mm bullets available. Hello everyone, i have been reloading for a little while now, mostly for hand guns and the 223, 308, and 30-06. Alliant Powder Reload Recipes ← Back. Vihtavuori N160 rifle powder for large & magnum caliber hunting Vihtavuori’s N160 rifle powder is especially suitable for large and magnum calibers (especially belted Magnums) starting from 30-06 with heavier bullets, .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×55 SE, 7 mm Weatherby Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum and all the Winchester Short Magnums. There are no 'secrets' in reloading. Rheinmetall Denel Munition provides propellants to manufacturers of ammunition for the sporting, hunting and the Bisley markets, as well as directly to the Reloading market. Thanks for the metric data! Super Short Magnum. I bought a Tikka T3 in .243 and am very supprised with the 1\\2 to 3\\4 inch groups with just middle of the road ammo. The Complete Reloading Manual For The 243 Winchester Item Preview Basicly this is done by reloading the components you wish to use with changing the powder weight by 3 tenths grain from minimum to maximum charge taken from a reloading guide for the .243. Personally, I'd use the CFE for the light to mid weights and the 4350 for the 90-95s. Reloading propellant powder for most applications in many weights and sizes. You just have to work at the right combination for your particular rifle[s]. Like others I've used a variety of powders, including H414, in the 243 but prefer H4350 because it's what's on the bench in greatest abundance and I'm not a big fan of ball powders... OTOH, if you're looking for good metering H414 won't be beat by H4350. 75 grain for 223, 105 grain for 243, 130 grain and up for 270 and at least 150 grain bullets for 30-06. This powder doesn't meter well but IMR4064 36.5 grs worked very well in my 26" Remington 700 varmint rifle I posted a 10 shot 600 yard group here somewhere. 223 Win. I think 39 grains. I have used rl22 with 95gr noslers it worked ok. Varget up to and including 80 grainers for me. And over all varget was more accurate. Smokeless powder is especially sensitive to the granule size, shape, and even coating. Hodgdon's Online Reloading data center is great. If you can find H414 (Winchester 760), you might try it. So, perhaps there is a 'best' powder for the ..243, et al, but no one has yet proven it to be so. The perfect do-all, and classic powder for the .243 is IMR 3031. So what is the best 243 bullet for whitetail? soft point boat tails. These are the the results of testing four types of powder with each powder getting 3 charges each to look for an accuracy node in each type of powder. This is a discussion on post your best 243 loads within the Handloading Techniques forums, part of the Technical category; i have never loaded for this round. H414 tends to give me great accuracy, with good velocity. 90gr pills? 270 Win. In my opinion, bullets of less than 70 grains are a bit pointless in the standard .243, as one is limiting the wonderful potential of this calibre by using the lightweight pills. I'll add it to my list. I looked at the new Hodgdon annual manual the other day and they are coming out with new powders so quickly you can't keep up. Hodgdon Hybrid 100V is my new favorite powder for both. Who knows these day what powder is the best with anything. And if you like ball powder (it measures SO much easier) then Winchester W-760 works very well also. 25-06 Rem. I tried H-4895 and didn't get as good or as consistant accuracy as I did with Varget. Reloaders with a .243 are in luck. If I had to pick just ONE powder for the 243 it would be H414/WW760. This email link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot access TFL via other means. 4831 works for 95-100 grain bullets but my 243 likes 80-85 grainers best. Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers On the list below, you can find all the rifle reloading data we have currently available. She's 10 and can keep 5 shots within 4-5 inches at 100 yds. The Winchester 760 meters best in a powder measure...but velocity is a bit higher with the IMR … I’ve changed to H414 in my 243, 30-06 and some of my 375 H&H loads. This is my choice for the bullet I'm going to be reloading for this series and coming up with load development for. Smokeless powder is especially sensitive to the granule size, shape, and even coating. The secret lies in the powder’s composition, which features small extruded grains that increase metering uniformity and provide the powder … 243 Win. Go. For .22, .30, .243, .264, .338, as well as other calibers, Sierra MatchKing Long Range Specialty Bullets are a preferred choice. That said, other powders work for people too. I have handloaded for at least a dozen .243's since buying my first one in 1974, and can't remember one that didn't shoot into an inch or less with 95-100 grain bullets and 41 grains of IMR4350 (or lately, H4350). If I had to go with one powder alone, it would be Varget hands down. Meters smooth as glass, excellent SD and ES, and very predictable when working up loads. Have decided to start doing the 243 Win as it seems to be quite popular in my area. A bit over 3,000 fps 6 shots covered by a dime is what my notes say @ 100 yrds. I have on hand: Varget, CFE223, H414, H4895 and IMR 4350. In fact, not only are there no secrets, many people loudly tell more than they know! Muzzle velocity is usually right around 2900 fps in a 22" barrel, though might be a little faster in a 57cm. My best powder for 243 is H 4831sc. There are bullets from 55-115 grains from which to choose, and many common powders are adaptable to the .243. You can already discover countless reloading data for the following calibers in the "Hodgdon Reloading Data Center" online at www.hodgdonreloading.com: 204 Ruger, 223 Rem, 224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 22-250 Rem, 220 Swift, 6mm Dasher, 24 Nosler, 6GT, 6X47MM Lapua, 6mm Creedmoor, 243 Win, 6mm Rem, 250-3000 Savage, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem, 6.5X47MM Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 270 Win, 270 … And actually, both cartridges are not very picky about what works well. I like Varget, IMR-8208-XBR, RL-15 and IMR-4064. I don't see the point in reloading for .223/5.56 and 7.62x39 because the ammo is cheap for them. Hey everyone I have never reloaded ammo before so I'm a newbie to reloading. It's hard to beat IMR 4064. If you want to save powder, load 41 grains of IMR4350 with the 95's. I looked at the new Hodgdon annual manual the other day and they are coming out with new powders so quickly you can't keep up. Re: Best powder for 100gr .243 rounds by on_one_wheel » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:10 am I went down the velocity chasing path with my .243 simply to get my projectiles to preform better as I was drilling clean holes with Seriea Game King 100grn. I'm sticking with the berger and have my OAL, cartridge components, etc decided on pretty well but would like to try a few diffrent powders. I found sweet loads I'm happy with, before I tried others...so I saw no need to waste time. You can search the shotgun side of the search by shell type, wad, shot, powder or any combination. This email contact address is not an "Ask the Firearms Expert" service. Best powder for .243 win. RL17 is the go to powder for velocity. Any of these reloading data tools will serve you well. I know the ideal process is to try different components (including powder), and come up with the most accurate load for each particular rifle. 80-90gr pills. 27 posts • Page 1 of 1. Looking to work up a small game load with 80gr pills? Unfortunately, at this point in my life, I don't feel I can justify spending the money needed to follow that procedure, and that is why I was looking for a single powder recommendation. Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Best powder for the 243 Win? I have good luck with Hodgdon 4350 and, surprisingly, Hodgdon 414 (also sold as Winchester 760...same powder, different label). I'm a 6mm. RL 22 gives my 243 & 270 great groups and fps. and large, low-pressure bores like .45-70. Also, .243 brass is strong and plentiful. H4895 was the first powder I purchased and it was the first powder Hodgdon sold. We've tried quite a few different bullets in all weight ranges and there was a marked accuracy benefit in the 75's and lighter with Varget, but 4350 takes the cake with 85 and above. 257 Roberts. Extruded powders like Varget are great for precession loads, but can be difficult for a beginner to throw from a powder measure. Good luck & … Technical Data World Class Powders & Ammunition We've been part of the Australian reloading community longer than you think. Hodgdon reloading data Rocky Mountain Reloading Nosler Load Data Alliant Load Data Powder Burn Rate … I generally recommend medium-slow or slow burn-rate powders for the .243 Ackley. I use Varget for 75gr V-Max. Selected as the powder for U.S. Military's M118 special ball long range sniper round. Made at the same facility and packaged by Hodgdon these days. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. Such emails will be ignored. I have the 26 inch barrel 243 and a 22 inch that collects dust. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) Its been a couple years but its still a Hell of a good load. But I will soon be reloading and was woundering what was the preferred powder when shooting 100gr. The powders you have on hand Varget would be the one i would started with. post your best 243 loads. I have owned a bunch of 243's over the years and nothing beats IMR 4064 in the 243 Win. Recipe. Funny thing is I started reloading in the early 1970's for a .243 Win. That being the case, don't fret TOO much. Best powder for 243? bullets up, IMR-4350 has been a top performer, if not THE top performer. By the way, I tried Varget, CFE 223, Power Pro 2000 MR and RE-15, with a number of different bullets, but H4895 produced the best groups and best consistency for me. In my 243Ack I use H4831SC and H1000 for Berger 95's and 105's. 'S 10 and can keep 5 shots within 4-5 inches at 100 yards sight using. 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