Requesting load data for Nosler 55 gr. .243

[Andrewe]

I just picked up some Nosler Silvertips in 55 grain to try out in my .243. I have IMR 4198, IMR 4350, and IMR 4831 powders available. I'm thinking I might need a faster powder. Can anyone provide some load data incluidng COL?

Thanks

 

[Rifleboy]

Try VArget 44.0grain, safe load
COL should be 2.710", however you change that if
you know how to estabish total lenght to the lands.
Having said that I will have at leat .030" space for that
caliber create higher pressure and needs some free bore.

Good powders for this combination:
Re15 - max 45.0
H414 - max 52.5
W760 -max 50.0
IMR4895 - max 44.5

RB

 

[todbartell]

I'd be trying H4895, Varget, RL15, or IMR4064

RL15 ~ 45.0 grs - 3993 fps

H4895 ~ 44.5 grs - 4058 fps

Varget ~ 45.3 grs - 3950 fps

IMR4064 ~ 44.5 grs - 3900 fps

COL 2.650"

taken from numerous online and manual sources
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[Andrewe]

Thanks for the replies gents. On your advice I went out for some Varget and am loading them up now.

 

[Andrewe]

One note. Seating to 2.650 only put about .2" of the bullet into the neck. I ended up seating to 2.635".

 

[ricciardelli]

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