.243 win

bigsplash1 · March 24, 2004, 03:33 PM

I am trying to figure out the costs of reloading the .243 win. I have never done any reloading but might wish to start. How many cartridges (aprox) can be reloaded per pound of power?

ThreadKiller · March 24, 2004, 03:48 PM

There are 7000 grains in a pound. .243 loads run from about 35 grains to about 46 grains depending of course on the burning rate of the powder selected. From there it's simple math.

Don't dwell on the economics of this enterprise though. .243's thrive on slow burners like IMR-4831. You'll use more powder, but many times the load will be more accurate. Lots of variables in the game.

Good luck,

Tim

bigsplash1 · March 24, 2004, 03:54 PM

Thanks. Its very helpful.

Ben Shepherd · March 24, 2004, 05:34 PM

ThreadKiller is correct. In rifle loads, usually the slower/bulkier, less economical powders are better: Just remember, in reloading nothing is absolute.

The first thing you need to do is get at least three manuals and read through the information sections before you even touch a press.

Reloading is a very rewarding pastime, but absolutely deadly if done wrong.

Load safe and have fun.

**Zak Smith** · March 24, 2004, 05:38 PM

My standard .243 load used about 42gr of powder, which comes to about 166 rounds/lb.

-z

243_shooter · March 25, 2004, 08:55 PM

Be carefull, reloading is a dangerous trap... you won't likely find yourself saving any money, but you'll get to shoot a heck of a lot more.

When your buying your stuff, grab a lee factory crimp die.. worked wonders for all my .243 loads.

Leo

The Tourist · March 25, 2004, 10:52 PM

As a Wisconsin whitetail enthusiast and a pairie dog shooter, there is no better cartridge than the .243 WIN. I foolishly sold my Ruger aultra-light, and I need a new rifle in this calibre. I actually liked shooting my .243 WIN Ruger heavy barrel than its twin in 22-250.

You know the old argument--"If I could only have one rifle." No question, I would pick a name brand 243 WIN, and a wide selection of reloading supplies. I could hunt, plink, defend and teach with that one rifle.

March 24, 2004, 03:33 PM	#1
bigsplash1 Member Join Date: February 7, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	.243 win I am trying to figure out the costs of reloading the .243 win. I have never done any reloading but might wish to start. How many cartridges (aprox) can be reloaded per pound of power?

March 24, 2004, 03:48 PM	#2
ThreadKiller Member Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 457	Well.... There are 7000 grains in a pound. .243 loads run from about 35 grains to about 46 grains depending of course on the burning rate of the powder selected. From there it's simple math. Don't dwell on the economics of this enterprise though. .243's thrive on slow burners like IMR-4831. You'll use more powder, but many times the load will be more accurate. Lots of variables in the game. Good luck, Tim __________________ We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other. -John Adams (1735 - 1826)

March 24, 2004, 03:54 PM	#3
bigsplash1 Member Join Date: February 7, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	Thanks Thanks. Its very helpful.

March 24, 2004, 05:34 PM	#4
Ben Shepherd Member Join Date: February 27, 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 4,525	ThreadKiller is correct. In rifle loads, usually the slower/bulkier, less economical powders are better: Just remember, in reloading nothing is absolute. The first thing you need to do is get at least three manuals and read through the information sections before you even touch a press. Reloading is a very rewarding pastime, but absolutely deadly if done wrong. Load safe and have fun. __________________ Do you ever wonder why nobody ever robs the bag man for the mob? No, you don't.- Walkalong

March 24, 2004, 05:38 PM	#5
Zak Smith Moderator Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO, USA. Posts: 6,803	My standard .243 load used about 42gr of powder, which comes to about 166 rounds/lb. -z __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

March 25, 2004, 08:55 PM	#6
243_shooter Member Join Date: January 25, 2003 Location: NY Posts: 231	Be carefull, reloading is a dangerous trap... you won't likely find yourself saving any money, but you'll get to shoot a heck of a lot more. When your buying your stuff, grab a lee factory crimp die.. worked wonders for all my .243 loads. Leo

March 25, 2004, 10:52 PM	#7
The Tourist member Join Date: January 20, 2004 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,682	As a Wisconsin whitetail enthusiast and a pairie dog shooter, there is no better cartridge than the .243 WIN. I foolishly sold my Ruger aultra-light, and I need a new rifle in this calibre. I actually liked shooting my .243 WIN Ruger heavy barrel than its twin in 22-250. You know the old argument--"If I could only have one rifle." No question, I would pick a name brand 243 WIN, and a wide selection of reloading supplies. I could hunt, plink, defend and teach with that one rifle.

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