.243 win

[bigsplash1]

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]

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

 

[bigsplash1]

Thanks

Thanks. Its very helpful.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

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]

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

-z

 

[243_shooter]

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]

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.