Have a new 243

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grubbylabs

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I just picked up a new Rem 783 in 243. I am hoping that some of you will share a little info with me.

1. What is your favorite powder?

2. What is your favorite bullet weight?

3. What do you usually hunt/shoot with yours?

This one that I have is a 1:9 twist. I will likely mostly shoot rabbits but hope to go after some dogs. Who knows, I might even get lucky enough to go after a wolf or two. And in 2-3 years I will likely have a 10 year old boy who will likely think he should go out and murder a deer or something.
 
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William T. Watts

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IMR7828 & H4831 work well in a 243, I used 100gr Nosler Solid base bullets in mine. If I had one now I would probably use Noslers Partitions, I'm not a fan of the ballistic tip bullets they are selling now.. I used mine for deer hunting and punching holes in paper, my rifle was a Winchester Model 70 and probably the most accurate rifle I ever owned. The rifle wasn't a pre 64 Winchester it was a push feed, wish I had it back now! William
 
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Cowboy_mo

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I have had good results with 100 gr hornady bullets ahead of IMR 4831 and IMR 4064. Both powders produced good results but the IMR 4831 shot the best groups out of my Win Model 70.
 
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hooligan1

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Well I have two, one is a Mark V, and it loves 100 grain Sierra Gamekings with Winchester 780 Supreme. My new on likes 115 grain Berger VLD Hunting bullets with RL22, its barrel is twisted 1-7" so heavy bullets fly into same hole.
It also likes the DTAC, 115'S with RL22...
 
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E.J.W.

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Best load for my 700 BDL (1 in 9 twist) was Hornady 70gr SXSP (no longer available) over 43.0 gr of IMR4350. Hand weighed powder and measured OAL for each round assembled. Groups of .75" at 150 yrds from a rest. Full floated stock barrel in a Stocky's laminated stock and trigger set at 3 lbs under a 4x12 Elite scope. Switched to Hornady 75gr V-Max with no ill affects. Nick-named the gun "AT&T" as there slogan was "reach out and touch someone" In my case it was woodchucks. Wish I still had that rifle in the safe too :>(
 
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grubbylabs

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Well so far I have plenty of RL-22 but it does not seem like to many of you have tried that. I guess I will see how it goes with some of the 100 grain bullets.
 
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Cary

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In my neck of the woods gun powder is still very scarce. Through this time of scarce components such as powder I have found IMR powders to be more available here. I was able to find some IMR 4064 and purchased several one pound cans to use in my Ruger M77 MKII in 243. If I remember correctly it has a 1:9 twist as well. Bullets have also been scarce but I have found some Speer 85 gr. BTSP bullets that I have been using for several months now. I was also able to pick up some Sierra MatchKing 70 gr. HPBT bullets three weeks ago and will use them next. Both of these bullets and IMR 4064 give good results in my gun. If you are on a budget the Speer bullets are cheaper and are a hunting bullet. The Sierra MatchKing bullets are not a hunting bullet.
Cary
 
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mxsailor803

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My 788 has always liked 4064 with a 100gr Sierra ProHunter. Its a little heavy for woodchucks but would work fine on wolves and deer. With this bullet, I don't push it too hard, 2700-2800fps. No real since in causing more wear than needed.
 
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reloader28

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Had good results with 4064, but I switched to IMR 4831 in both my 243's loaded toward the top end.
One shoots 1/2" @100yds and the other shoots 3/8" @100yds with 95gr SST's.

Some people say the SST's wont work good on deer, but we have a LOT of dead deer to prove that wrong.

For rabbits, p-dogs the 58gr v-max is extremely explosive and it works VERY good on coyotes too.
 
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Gster

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I've really taken a liking to H-4350. 100 grn Hornady Interlocks and 87 grn V-max are my bullets of choice.
 
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reynolds357

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IMR 4350 is my favorite powder. 95 ballistic tips and 100 grain game kings are my favorite deer hunting bullets. All three of my .243 Winchesters like loads hotter than published max and show no pressure signs. You will just have to work up what yours likes. I guarantee it will like IMR 4350 with the heavier bullets. As to varmint loads, I cant help you. I shoot the vermin with .220 Swift.
 
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NHSHOOTER

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My 243 Weatherby Vanguard 2 really likes 70 gr hp match over 38 gr of varget. 3/4 " groups at 200 yds and often get 1 enlarged hole at 100. Been loading some deer hunting loads to take south in November 85 gr sierra hollow point over 38 gr of 4064 and 95 gr ballistic tips over 40 gr of H380. 3/4" groups at 100 yds, they open up to about 1.5" at 200, more testing to go before the season.
 
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AllenJ

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My Vanguard S2 in .243 Winchester likes most powder/bullet combos I've tried, but it really shines with 80 grain Barnes TTSX and IMR4350. The only powder I did not have good results with was Reloader 17.
 
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Wyoredman

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Great hunting caliber! I like the heavier bullets for mule deer and elk. 100 gr GameKings (Sierra). Slower H4350 and IMR4350 work wonders with these bullets. good luck!
 
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MarkCO

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Powders in the .243...I am not sure I have found a suitable powder my .243s do not like. For deer and pronghorn, the Hornday 95 grain SST is my favorite. For the varmint stuff, I really like the 65 grain Hornday VMax and the 72 grain Barnes Varminter.

I typically use Ramshot Hunter followed by H4350, and try to keep the 65 to 75 slugs at about 3500 or so. I just don't see the need to use the barrel up faster at the 3700+ fps.
 
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grubbylabs

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Well I finally gave in and bought a box of factory ammo last night just so I would have some brass for loading. No one has 243 brass right now.

I am going to try the RL-22 since most people seem to like a slower powder for 100 grain bullets. And 100 grain bullets is all I can find.
 
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