IMR 4350 is a wonderful rifle powder with a pretty wide range of calibers that it is good for. Resulting velocity was 2,763 fps. Sierra MatchKing (SMK) #1727 and the 130 gr. The 243 Bullet should respond well to some of the new IMR powders. If you can't find someone that is willing to trade you for Unique you shouldn't have any trouble selling it for $25 a pound. Before load development began, a test was conducted to see if Reloder 17 would meter more consistently than IMR-4350. AA-4350 40.8 42.3 43.7 45.2 46.6 IMR-4350 39.7 41.2 42.7 44.2 45.7 47.2 Energy/ft.lbs. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Be that as it may, the chilled ammunition placed three shots in a group that measured 0.48 inch center to center! I've shot this load out to 650 yds. The same bullet ahead of 49.0 grains left the 26-inch barrel of a T/C Encore at 2,782 fps and 50.0 grains produced an average velocity of 2,863 fps, exactly 100 fps faster than the velocity listed in the Alliant data for the Speer bullet. Working up to that charge weight with an 80-grain Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock, the resulting velocity averaged a neat 3,400 fps, which was 38 fps faster than the Alliant data for the Speer bullet. Thatâs a case capacity difference of 20.07% favoring the .25-06 Remington. Rifle shooters will find dozens of loads for their favorite Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders such as H4198, H4895, Varget, H4350, and IMR 8208 XBR. Hornady gives their 250 grainers (RN and SP-RP Interlocs) 2800 fps/4351 ft-lbs from three powders: H4895, IMR 4320 and IMR 4350. This was done to test the temperature sensitivity of the powder. of Enduron IMR 8133 in Federal cases, CCI# 250 primers at 2958 fps. Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by Sharpie443, Mar 29, 2016. This data is also available on LoadData.com. For a Speer 150-grain boat-tail soft-point (BTSP) bullet, the maximum load listed was 50.0 grains. When loading bullets in the 75-95 grain range, powders such as H4350, IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and Reloader 19 offer best velocity with good load density. Unlike todayâs Hodgdon data, the .30-06 data for 180-grain bullets lists IMR-3031 (42.0 grains for 2,499 fps), a powder now almost as unstylish as âbig backâ TVs. Looking at the table above, it immediately becomes apparent that the .25-06 Remington is ballistically superior to the .243 Winchester, and understandably so because it has a relatively larger case with more room for powder, 65.8 grains vs.only 54.8 grains in the .248 Winchesterâs case. Need superformance loads for .22/250, 7mm-08, .243, 6.5 creedmoor,25-06, .358 win. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle. Using an RCBS powder measure, 10 charges of Reloder 17 and 10 charges of IMR-4350 were thrown and then weighed on an RCBS Chargemaster digital scale. Using the same setting on the powder dispenser, IMR-4350 charges averaged 27.53 grains with a maximum deviation of 0.7 grain. I currently have on hand IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and IMR 4831. Seems to be a little more accurate than the Nosler load and the Enduron powder makes cleaning my barrel much easier! The rifle powders 4350, 4831, 4895, 4064, 3031, 4198, 4227, 4320, 7828 and the ânewâ 7828SSC will be in 1 pound bottles and 8 pound caddies. To test the powder using Alliant data, handloads were developed for the .243 and .308 Winchesters. Average velocity is 2873 fps out of my 24" barrel! Palmettostatearmory. Using bullets from Sierra BlitzKing, Sierra HP, Sierra BlitzKing or HPBT MatchKing, Sierra SBT, Sierra SPT or HPBT, Sierra FMJBT, Sierra SPT or SBT, Sierra HPBT MatchKing. BALLISTIC ANALYSIS. maximum length. Alliant has no data for the .257 Roberts, but out of my Cooper Model 22, 48.0 grains of IMR-4350 launches a 90-grain Sierra boat-tail hollow-point (BTHP) at just about 3,200 fps. Velocity was 3,144 fps. 2081 2251 2428 2611 2801 Powder Grains Velocity Ft. lbs. Reducing that charge weight to 44.0 grains with Reloder 17, the resulting velocity was 3,266 fps. ... and load data. My loads were put together with CCI Bench Rest primers. I would think it was Christmas time if a case of IMR4350 showed up on my door. Accuracy Load RE-15 39.6 2700 2266 Hunting Load IMR-4350 45.7 2800 2437 Factory-loaded 243 ammo is kept within the established maximum overall length, and the same holds true for those who develop load data for various reloading manuals. I have run several powders with the 87g Hornady bthp over the years that all worked well. It appears Reloder 17 does meter more consistently than IMR-4350. Click "Get Data" to view results. I load for .243, .30-06, 7mm Mag, 7x57 and .308. All Alliant .308 Winchester data was developed with Federal 210 primers. And those are relatively modest amounts of powder, truly making the .358 Norma more efficient than the .338 Winchester. For what it’s worth, Nosler lists 43.5 grains as a maximum IMR-4350 load with this bullet. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Mag. The 243 Bullet is versatile and with the proper bullets is adequate for deer and similar size game. For Rifle: SR 4759, IMR 4227, IMR 4198, IMR 3031, IMR 4064, IMR 4895, IMR 4320, IMR 4350, IMR 4831 and IMR 7828. Bumped to 52.0 grains, velocity jumped to 3,400 fps. There are some great bullets out there, some heavy and some light. and .300 WSM. I use 42.3 grs of, IMR 4350 with, the #1515 Sierra, 80 grain Varmint Blitz Bullet going only 3,000 FPS or so ( But it's a sub 1/2 MOA load, too ). Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. IMR 4166, IMR 4451, IMR 4895, IMR 4350, Superformance, and LEVERevolution shot okay but lagged in the accuracy department. Reducing that charge weight by about 10 percent, to 42.0 grains, produced an average velocity of 3,190 fps with Reloder 17. The Alliant website lists load data for 22 different cartridges from .223 WSSM to .338 Winchester Magnum. Todayâs velocity freaks wouldnât even consider such a load, even though it certainly wouldnât do elk any good at âtimberâ ranges. IMR 4350 with, these 87 vmax Bullets starting at, about 41 grains for this weight, bullet. Several of these loads were placed in the freezer overnight, chilling them to about 30 degrees. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Cartridge history, Powder Choices, Load Data..22-250 Remington with Load Data by Bob Forker, Guns & Ammo: Useful, recent .22-250 Load Recipies.22-250 Remington, Wikipedia Article: Extensive history of Cartridge. with excellent results. Reducing by 10 percent resulted in an estimated Reloder 17 maximum charge of 53.0 grains. The first cartridge was loaded with a 150-grain Swift Scirocco II bullet and 48.0 grains of RL-17. Many long-range varminters recommend H414 with the 87gr V-Max. Reloder 17 charges had an average weight of 28.62 grains with a maximum deviation of 0.5 grain. To test the powder using Alliant data, handloads were developed for the .243 and .308 Winchesters. Point of impact at 100 yards did not change, but velocity was reduced by 133 fps with a standard deviation more than twice as high as it was with the 82-degree loads. As you see, many of the IMR Powders can be used for pistol and rifle loads. 38 â 39.4 grains (max) to get about the same performance as the 37 grains of IMR 3031 ? All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. This is one reason I have become so fond of spherical powders like Ramshot Hunter, which also has a burn rate similar to IMR-4350. A highly versatile powder, 4350 can be used in a wide range of cartridges from the popular .243 Win. The resulting five-shot group measured 0.36 inch center to center! Alliant did not list data for a 90- grain bullet, but 46.8 grains of Ramshot Hunter produced a velocity of 3,190 fps with a 90-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip out of this rifle. Alliant’s .243 Winchester data is also available on LoadData.com. I started with 51.0 grains that produced a four-shot, 100-yard group measuring 0.51 inch. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) #7430. Still, when working with maximum loads, setting your powder measure to throw a charge 0.5 grain under maximum might be a good idea. Sierraâs recommended Hunting Load for its 100gr soft-point FB and BT bullets is 36.2gr IMR 4064 at 2900 fps. Alliant claims Reloder 17 has a burn rate similar to IMR-4350 but with added velocity. But since the longer chamber throat and magazine lengths of some rifles will accept longer cartridge lengths, handloaders have never been restricted by the S.A.A.M.I. V ⢠RIFLE RELOADING DATA INDICATES MAXIMUM LOADâ USE CAUTION ... 243 Winchester, the wildcat 6.5mm-08, 7mm-08, 308 Winchester and ... IMR-4350 45.8 47.2 Energy/ft.lbs. IMR 4350 48.5, 117gr hornady or speer 120 gr, win brass prepped primer pocket and flashhole, ... but stopped with that accuracy and they're still running right at 3000fps. Out of the same rifle, a New Ultra Light Arms Model 20 with a 22-inch barrel, the same bullet ahead of 46.5 grains of IMR-4350 averaged 3,336 fps – and 3,360 fps when loaded ahead of 47.2 grains of Hunter. Worth Reading..22-250 Load Tables, Reloaders Nest: Hundreds of .22-250 loads for 35 to 80 grains..22-250 AI Load Tables, Reloaders Nest Loads were also worked up for the .257 Roberts and the .264 Winchester Magnum, for which Alliant has no data. Powders include Vihtavuori, IMR, Hodgdon, Accurate, Ramshot, Alliant, Winchester One of the most versatile propellant in the IMR line, used for 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 6mm Remington, 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum, 308 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum, and the list goes on and on. Find what you need in four easy steps. 1790 1943 2101 2266 2437 2614 Powder Grains Velocity Ft. lbs. 6.5 Creedmoor loads: 123 SMK and 130 TMK with VARGET Iâm a big fan of 6.5mm. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Author: Richard Mann / Wolfe Publishing Co. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. 4350 is an excellent choice for 6mm Rem., .270 Win., .280 Rem. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Or we could tell you simply take a new Lapua 6BR case, add a CCI 450 primer, drop in 30 grains of Varget, top it with a Fowler 80gr FB bullet at the lands, and shoot it. Barnes Triple-Shock 120-grain bullets, when fired from my Remington Sendero .264 Winchester Magnum, ahead of 58.8 grains of IMR-4350 and a Federal 215 primer, will shoot one-inch groups all day long. to the .338 Win. I also use their 100 grainer in my .243 with IMR 4064 and 150 grainers with IMR 4350 in my 30-06s with similar results. The maximum charge for an 80- grain Speer soft-point is 44.0 grains. Accuracy Load Viht N140 43.1 2700 2428 In the Data Center, youâll find thousands of load recipes for pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Their ballisticians tested the same powder charge (43.2 grains) using the same bullet (143-grain FMJ) loaded in the 308 Winchester - they used IMR 4350 performance as a reference. The first Reloder 17 loads developed were for the .308 Winchester using data from the Alliant website. Alliant claims Reloder 17 has a burn rate similar to IMR-4350 but with added velocity. Question: Can I use an IMR powder with a slower burn rate at an increased load i.e. Alliant recently released a new rifle powder called Reloder 17. At that charge weight, velocity averaged 2,718 fps, 77 fps faster than what Alliant lists for a 180-grain Speer BTSP. The company claims this cylindrical (stick) powder meters easily and consistently while providing maximum velocity, even in extreme weather. The Alliant website lists load data for 22 different cartridges from .223 WSSM to .338 Winchester Magnum. IMR 4064, H4895, IMR 4350, but the fastest is the R # 19 with a Win primer around 3350+, very, very accurate. A new load I'm trying is the Sierra 165 gr. Switching to a 180-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip, I worked up to Alliant’s maximum 180-grain bullet load of 48.7 grains. Reload load data 6mm powder bullets Hodgdon Vihtavuori Lapua We could fill a book with 6mm BR reloading recipes, case prep secrets, accurizing tips, and miscellaneous voodoo. The 224 Valkyrie is capable of sub-MOA accuracy in a good rifle like the authorâs CMMG Mk4 DTR2 with 24-inch barrel. Game Changer pushed with 74.5 grs. IMR Powder 4895 Smokeless 1 Lb Originally a military powder featured in the 30-06, IMR 4895 is extremely versatile. It is primarily intended for short-magnum cartridges but will also work with medium rifle loads. Generally, it will meter to within ±0.10 grain. .243 Winchester (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 551 loads. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! Muzzle velocity of this load is 3,300 fps. Amongst my favorites in the middle of the weight spectrum are the 123 gr.