Reloading 108 ELDM 243Win with H414

[done111]

I got a buddy that has a bunch of H414 powder that is wanting to load some 108 ELDM for his 243Win. I know this probably isn't the most optimized powder for this cartridge/bullet combination, but he's moving forward in this direction. So, I checked Hodgdens recommendation (105 Amax) and was wondering if anyone else out there had any experience with this combination (heavy bullet) and what kind of accuracy/speeds were you getting.

Thanks for any help you all can lend to get a decent load going here.

Don

 

[Zero333]

I don't think there is anyone who uses H-414 (w-760) with 105-110 gr bullets in the 243win.

However, tell you friend to give it a shot if he doesn't mind trying. And I recommend Magnum primers or 210m primers.

 

[Iowa Fox]

I've tried it with 105s in the 243 (groups & chrony)and most of the reloading books list H-414 with 105s in the 243. If your buddy is just loading a few coyote loads or to take to the quarry for targets he will be fine. If he is thinking of matches with an entry fee there are better choices.

 

[ballisticxlr]

Gets exactly what the book says which was very disappointing, max loads around 2900fps from 26" tube. RL23 on the otherhand... phew. That put the spankbang down... 3200fps.