Load data for .243 Win. + 85gr Sierra 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

Bullet:.243 | 85gr | VarmintKing

Cartridge:.243 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.044" | 51.9 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.342" | 8.7 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 VarmintKing

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)

40.2 gr	2.640"	24.0"	3093 fps	•••
41.1 gr	2.640"	24.0"	3152 fps	•••

36.7 gr	2.640"	24.0"	2911 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3012 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3061 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2814 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2921 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3028 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3086 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2792 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2902 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3017 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3075 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2749 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2882 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2996 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3057 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2946 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2723 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2823 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2918 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3011 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3055 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2865 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	2964 fps	•••
•••	2.640"	24.0"	3065 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2937 fps	•••

•••	2.587"	22.8"	3114 fps	•••

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