243 cal. 55 grain Nosler BT

rcwpop · January 20, 2006, 08:12 PM

I've got a 26 in heavy barrel 243 and have been using 75 Gr. V-max with pretty good results. Lately I've been considering trying the 55 grain Nosler out of this 243 to see how it does. According to the IMR stats it should roll out of the barrel at about 3900 FPS. I figure that ought to cut a groundhog clean in half.

Has anyone done 55 grain pills in a 243. Give me a holler....

Thanks, Backstrap

Rivers · January 20, 2006, 08:33 PM

I've shot quite a few out of a VS, with good results. I've clocked some of mine at over 4000fps.

rcwpop · January 20, 2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks Rivers

If you get a chance let me know your powder type and charge.

Thanks, Backstrap

Rivers · January 21, 2006, 06:41 PM

H380 & AA4064; can't remember the charge. Just work up slowly and use a Chrony. What's accurate in my rifle won't be accurate in your rifle.

January 20, 2006, 08:12 PM	#1
rcwpop Member Join Date: January 17, 2006 Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Posts: 34	243 cal. 55 grain Nosler BT I've got a 26 in heavy barrel 243 and have been using 75 Gr. V-max with pretty good results. Lately I've been considering trying the 55 grain Nosler out of this 243 to see how it does. According to the IMR stats it should roll out of the barrel at about 3900 FPS. I figure that ought to cut a groundhog clean in half. Has anyone done 55 grain pills in a 243. Give me a holler.... Thanks, Backstrap

January 20, 2006, 10:27 PM	#3
rcwpop Member Join Date: January 17, 2006 Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Posts: 34	243 55 grain Thanks Rivers If you get a chance let me know your powder type and charge. Thanks, Backstrap

January 20, 2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Rivers Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Posts: 670	I've shot quite a few out of a VS, with good results. I've clocked some of mine at over 4000fps.

January 21, 2006, 06:41 PM	#4
Rivers Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Posts: 670	H380 & AA4064; can't remember the charge. Just work up slowly and use a Chrony. What's accurate in my rifle won't be accurate in your rifle.