Load data for .243 Win. + 85gr Barnes TSX BT

570 suitable loads across 102 powder(s) for cartridge .243 Win. with 85gr Barnes TSX BT bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 70, Ramshot Hunter and Alliant Reloder-17.

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

Bullet:.243 | 85gr | TSX BT

Cartridge:.243 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.044" | 51.9 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.474" | 12.0 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:1:9.5

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Community Loads for .243 Win. + 85gr Barnes TSX BT

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

38.7 gr	2.620"	24.0"	2880 fps	•••

41.5 gr	2.620"	24.0"	3038 fps	•••

46.9 gr	2.620"	24.0"	2984 fps	•••

•••	2.630"	24.0"	3175 fps	•••

•••	2.645"	24.0"	2791 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	3099 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2806 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	2960 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2808 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	3012 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2801 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	3014 fps	•••

•••	2.645"	24.0"	2781 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	3051 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	3051 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.3"	2940 fps	•••
•••	2.650"	20.0"	2904 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	20.0"	2884 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2981 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2925 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2849 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	3068 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	3068 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	3047 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2981 fps	•••

•••	2.645"	24.0"	2877 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	20.0"	2976 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	3150 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2856 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	20.0"	3074 fps	•••

•••	2.638"	23.0"	2924 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.8"	2992 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2808 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	3029 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	3023 fps	•••

•••	2.645"	24.0"	2799 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	3122 fps	•••

•••	2.620"	24.0"	2811 fps	•••
•••	2.620"	24.0"	2962 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	2905 fps	•••
•••	2.645"	24.0"	3211 fps	•••

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