Load data for .243 Win. + 62gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB
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:0.400" | 10.2 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:1:9.0
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Community Loads for .243 Win. + 62gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7 gr | 2.645" | 24.0" | 3261 fps | ••• | |
| 39.3 gr | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3249 fps | ••• | |
| 41.4 gr | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3394 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3356 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3202 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3315 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3502 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3229 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3438 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3325 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3470 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3161 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3163 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3218 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3356 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.645" | 24.0" | 3268 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3229 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3438 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3215 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3343 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3201 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.620" | 24.0" | 3374 fps | ••• | |
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