caerhays sniper Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has any load data and results for a combo like this. Even any standard 243 data or some using it with 70gr or 80gr bullets. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Vihtavuori's own data doesn't list 540 until you get to 85gn bullets. I'd imagine it will be too slow for anything lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerhays sniper Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's also listed for the 58gr vmax that what made me think it might work I between those 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's also listed for the 58gr vmax that what made me think it might work I between those 2 It definitely looks an option. http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reloading/vihtavuori-reloading-data/relodata/5/50 Start low and work up gently. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerhays sniper Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yeah I though it would be an option there is some info on 70gr I have found aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 One comment that was made to me when I got my 243 Ackley was that 6mm Rem data could also be used for reference. Again with the caveat of working the load up. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has any load data and results for a combo like this. Even any standard 243 data or some using it with 70gr or 80gr bullets. Cheers Jim Hi I feel I can offer you some sound proven advice on the 243AI having used one for over 10 years,I have tried all manner of powder and bullet combos over the years and Iam now on my 3 rd barrel. using 70 to 75 gr bullets use Vit 140 80gr use Vit 160 I use 140 with 74gr pill at 3517 fps its not the fastest load but its shoots incredible,Iam not allowed to talk about my longest shot but it was 626 yard with no wind adjustment,the rifle will produce 1 to 1.5 inch groups at 500 yards with ease and at 100 yards its just 1 hole if I do my part. we have four 243AIs in my circle of mates and all use this powder to excellent effect. the 243AI in my opinion is the best varmint calibre out there I have yet to see anything match it,have fun by the way I have tried the double base Vit powders and they were like a flame thrower out the end of the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerhays sniper Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks for that info sporting I have been using the 160 with the 87vmax then moved to the 75vmax so just adjusted my levels and stuck with the powder. It hasn't performed aswell with lighter stuff but has got the job done. Never used 140 will look into it. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 247 sniper PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I had some 70gr SMKs zipping along at 3404 fps with about 47gr H4350 behind them. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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