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rangermonroe · January 27, 2005, 08:13 PM

I compared imr 4895 loads with 100 gr bullets, and I think that a 40 gr charge is about what I am looking for

It lists a starting load of 43 gr for about 2950 fps...which is close to what the factory 100 gr loads in the 243 are with the same bullet weight.

My son is 7, but he shoots my dad's youth model 243 frighteningly well with 100gr =factory loads.

Dad is in NY and I am in GA, so I can't get the gun by SAT.

But I can get to Bass Pro and buy some powder tonight.

Thanks for the help.

January 27, 2005, 08:13 PM	#5
rangermonroe Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Location: savannah Posts: 758	I compared imr 4895 loads with 100 gr bullets, and I think that a 40 gr charge is about what I am looking for It lists a starting load of 43 gr for about 2950 fps...which is close to what the factory 100 gr loads in the 243 are with the same bullet weight. My son is 7, but he shoots my dad's youth model 243 frighteningly well with 100gr =factory loads. Dad is in NY and I am in GA, so I can't get the gun by SAT. But I can get to Bass Pro and buy some powder tonight. Thanks for the help.