Load data for .243 Win. + 87gr Hornady V-MAX

516 suitable loads across 97 powder(s) for cartridge .243 Win. with 87gr Hornady V-MAX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon Superformance, ReloadSwiss RS 70 and Somchem S365.

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 | 87gr | V-MAX

Cartridge:.243 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.044" | 51.9 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.410" | 10.4 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:1:10.0

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Community Loads for .243 Win. + 87gr Hornady V-MAX

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)

39.1 gr	2.640"	24.0"	2895 fps	•••

41.8 gr	2.640"	24.0"	3028 fps	•••
42.0 gr	2.710"	20.0"	2864 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	3000 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	22.0"	2927 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	24.0"	3087 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.3"	2799 fps	•••
•••	2.676"	20.0"	2920 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.3"	2989 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.4"	3041 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	24.0"	2858 fps	•••
•••	2.669"	22.0"	2854 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.3"	2851 fps	•••
•••	2.669"	22.0"	2989 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.3"	3048 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.4"	3156 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	22.0"	2966 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2918 fps	•••

•••	2.640"	24.0"	2841 fps	•••

•••	2.669"	23.6"	3179 fps	•••

•••	2.675"	—	2918 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	24.0"	2927 fps	•••
•••	2.667"	22.0"	2897 fps	•••
•••	2.667"	22.0"	2936 fps	•••
•••	2.667"	22.0"	2972 fps	•••
•••	2.667"	22.0"	3028 fps	•••

•••	2.689"	23.0"	2814 fps	•••

•••	2.689"	23.0"	2695 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.4"	3022 fps	•••

•••	2.689"	23.0"	2795 fps	•••
•••	2.703"	19.7"	2877 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.4"	3064 fps	•••
•••	2.689"	23.0"	3101 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	23.0"	2907 fps	•••

•••	2.689"	23.0"	2758 fps	•••
•••	2.689"	23.0"	2983 fps	•••

•••	2.689"	23.0"	2732 fps	•••
•••	2.689"	23.0"	2998 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.4"	2959 fps	•••
•••	2.710"	22.4"	3012 fps	•••

•••	2.710"	22.4"	3012 fps	•••

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