87 vmax 243 win

[sbranden]

I run the 87 V-MAX's at 2,900 out of my Tikka T3 Lite in 243win using 42.0 grains of Reloder 17 @ 2.710" OAL. Not a hot load, but very accurate.

 

[AckleymanII]

I have run several powders with the 87g Hornady bthp over the years that all worked well. IMR 4064, H4895, IMR 4350, but the fastest is the R # 19 with a Win primer around 3350+, very, very accurate. In rem brass, work up to 44.5g, and I stress WORK UP TO.... I had to full length size the brass after every firing, but the accuracy is impressive.

ALso, I switched out to the 85g barnes TSX for deer with the bullet jumping .050.

 

[NDAR15MAN]

The Hornady 87 Gr v- match FACTORY round do you think it will be good for ND white tail and coyote? Trying to find a factory round that has a better BC than my federal power shock or Winchester soft points. Want a factory bullet for birth animals Thanks. MD

 

[RussellJ]

I’m looking for loads to shoot coyotes with this combo and can’t find any load data to go off of TIA

Hornady Reloading Manual 10th Edition Page 234 (243 Winchester 87 V-Max)

 

[snert]

The Hornady 87 Gr v- match FACTORY round do you think it will be good for ND white tail and coyote? Trying to find a factory round that has a better BC than my federal power shock or Winchester soft points. Want a factory bullet for birth animals Thanks. MD

Good for coyote, not tough enough for deer

 

[NDAR15MAN]

Ok. Thanks. MD

 

[Sonicdmb]

The Hornady 87 Gr v- match FACTORY round do you think it will be good for ND white tail and coyote? Trying to find a factory round that has a better BC than my federal power shock or Winchester soft points. Want a factory bullet for birth animals Thanks. MD

I ran 87 Vmax in my 243 over H4350 I don’t recall the exact load (not sure where my notes are atm) but it was very accurate but not a hot load. However I can tell you that they are ok if a little hard for red fox and will kill Roe deer (Labrador dog size ish). However they can be a bit messy depending on shot placement.
A friend of mine ran 87 Vmax and 85bthp Sierra’s the latter for deer Roe and Fallow mainly.
87 Vmax will kill deer they are not that hard to kill. The question is whether you’re happy with the amount of carcass damage.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Put it where you would shoot a deer with an arrow and it will drop like a bag of rocks but if you hit heavy bone your going to have a mess

 

[msinc]

I've ran H4895, the 87 vmax is not fur friendly. Hit the shoulder bone & expect a softball size hole.

This!!!! I use them in my 240 and it all but cuts them in half......don't get me wrong, if dead is the ultimate goal you have the right bullet.

 

[243winxb]

Sierra #1530 bullet. H or IMR 4350 powder.

 

[David Milisock]

They have

They have 85 and 90 but not the 87

Back off the 90 grain start load 15% and work up

 

[Sonicdmb]

Back off the 90 grain start load 15% and work up

That seems a bit much.
The 90 load for any given powder will be less than the 85 (assuming same type of bullet).
Personally I use the 90 data as is and 85 data I drop the max a little.

 

[David Milisock]

That seems a bit much.
The 90 load for any given powder will be less than the 85 (assuming same type of bullet).
Personally I use the 90 data as is and 85 data I drop the max a little.

Error on the side of caution, I don't know the fella or his refle.

 

[Sonicdmb]

Error on the side of caution, I don't know the fella or his refle.

Nor do I but 10% under max is standard across much data as a start load. Too little powder can be as bad as too much.

 

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I used the data given in this article, 4064 with 87 Vmax, tweaked it .2 grains and its the bees knees in my stock 700 243, 26”. Shoots fantastic.

 

[Ackman]

One of my 243AI's was never much fun. A 9twist barrel and just real fussy about 70gr loads. It's a really nice gun but I never cared much for it. Hadn't thought to shoot heavier bullets in it. But a friend on here told me to try the 87Vmax with IMR 4831. Oh lordy he was right and 45.5gr was the magic number. At the range by that time the wind had picked up and kept blowing the target frame over so I packed it in.

 

[Bronco302]

Stopped using the 87 gr. V-max for anything larger than ground hogs, the jacket is so thin it will not penetrate the hide more than an inch or so if hit on shoulder. Went to 105 A-max with much better results, consistent one shot quick kills. Using an AR-15 in 6-RAT (similar to new Hornaday 6 ARC) pushing the 105 at 2750 fps. It would run the 87's at 3000 fps and was accurate but didn't like the results. Just my experience yours may be different.

 

[Ackman]

I’m looking for loads to shoot coyotes with this combo and can’t find any load data to go off of TIA

Loads for every Hornady bullet in the Hornady loading manual. Try it.

 

[searcher]

Around 41.0 grains of RL-15 in my .243 with 87 V-Max works well - as listed in Alliant manual.

 

[Bill K]

They have

They have 85 and 90 but not the 87

Use the 85 grain loads, but start 5 or 10% below the start load and work up. If you can't find it in your loading books, google some of the load data sites, one is Hornady Data site, there are others.