Load data for .243 Win. + 55gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.045 in / 51.94 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.710 in / 68.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.045 in / 51.94 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.710 in / 68.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Cartridge:.243 Win. load data
Case Length (L3):2.044" | 51.9 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.135" | 3.4 mm
Case Capacity:54 gow | 3.50 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):60,191 psi | 4,150 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:12.5
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Community Loads for .243 Win. + 55gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 gr | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3350 fps | ••• | |
| 37.7 gr | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3361 fps | ••• | |
| 44.2 gr | 2.630" | 24.0" | 3333 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.630" | 24.0" | 3381 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3203 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3268 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3353 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3377 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3412 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3454 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3462 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3509 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3567 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3634 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3627 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3297 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3353 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3409 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3437 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3521 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3534 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3595 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3602 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3675 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3301 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3373 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3457 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3289 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3386 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3363 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3467 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3442 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3494 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.638" | 23.6" | 3684 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3337 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3673 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3059 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3477 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3107 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.697" | 23.6" | 3469 fps | ••• | |
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