Load data for .243 Win. + 85gr Sierra GameKing

526 suitable loads across 94 powder(s) for cartridge .243 Win. with 85gr Sierra GameKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Reloder-17, Alliant Reloder-16 and Hodgdon H4831.

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

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Bullet:.243 | 85gr | GameKing

Cartridge:.243 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.044" | 51.9 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.393" | 10.0 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:1:11.0

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Community Loads for .243 Win. + 85gr Sierra GameKing

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)

44.9 gr	2.669"	20.0"	3058 fps	•••

38.6 gr	2.590"	24.0"	3003 fps	•••
40.2 gr	2.590"	24.0"	3110 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3172 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2927 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3028 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3078 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2830 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2940 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3046 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3105 fps	•••
•••	2.669"	22.0"	3081 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2809 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2920 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3037 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3095 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2767 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2902 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3018 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3080 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	20.0"	3012 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	22.0"	3041 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2937 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2869 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2965 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2740 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2841 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2935 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3030 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3073 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2880 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	2982 fps	•••
•••	2.590"	24.0"	3082 fps	•••

•••	2.590"	24.0"	2954 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	20.0"	2920 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	20.0"	2913 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	20.0"	2963 fps	•••

•••	2.610"	—	2935 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	20.0"	2923 fps	•••

•••	2.578"	20.0"	3031 fps	•••

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