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20" barreled 243... reloads... faster powder needed??
« on: November 08, 2010, 04:15:29 PM »
Just curious, to get a good burn on that short barrel, do I need to go to something faster than the 380 I was going to use? BLC-2??

Thanks!! (I'm pushing an 85 grain TSX)..
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Re: 20" barreled 243... reloads... faster powder needed??
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 04:26:10 PM »
I use IMR 4350 for a 20'' barrel in .243win. PLZ double check your reloading manual, and do not trust my memory, but I think I am using 40.5 grains with a 100 grain Hornaday interlock. Great success! I write everything in a book so I can refresh my brain when I need to reload!
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Re: 20" barreled 243... reloads... faster powder needed??
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 08:08:14 PM »
Right on!
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Re: 20" barreled 243... reloads... faster powder needed??
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2010, 08:39:02 PM »
I've had good luck with h414 with both the 55 and 95 noslers out of my 20" barrel

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Re: 20" barreled 243... reloads... faster powder needed??
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2010, 05:07:49 AM »
Thanks DT...
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