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I've been using H414, what's better.
I like powders that meter very smoothly.
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I've used R19, R22, H4350, and IMR4350 with 100's...all with acceptable accuracy/velocity. Never used 414 so can't really say. What's wrong w/ H414?
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I've also used IMR 4831 with 100gr bullets and was happy with the results. Lately, I'm mostly using H414 too.
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FWIW, I have a 243 that is very cantankerous. I knew it had good potential because it put Blue Box Federals into very small groups, but of course I wanted to use my handloads. Tried all the usual combinations without success. On a whim, tried some IMR4320 that was on the shelf, with some old 100gr Nosler Solid Base bullets that I'm hoarding. Bingo, instant small groups!
PS 4320 is small grained and meters very well...
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I've been using H414, what's better.
I like powders that meter very smoothly.
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Like others I've used a variety of powders, including H414, in the 243 but prefer H4350 because it's what's on the bench in greatest abundance and I'm not a big fan of ball powders... OTOH, if you're looking for good metering H414 won't be beat by H4350. Ramshot Hunter would meter very well and be an excellent 243 powder, but I find the stuff TOO fine (which seems nearly impossible, but for me is the case).
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I've used everything from IMR, Alliant and Hodgdon, with burn rates from SR 4759 to 4831/ RL 22...
In a good 243 barrel, I have never had one that didn't perform very well, with the exception of H 4895 which was very finicky..
I have one Rem 243, that is an accuracy disaster... but it likes SR 4759 a lot and also, likes loads that rocket the bullet about 10% OVER max load...
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Spot what weight bullets you thinking?
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Varget is great for 85 gr bullets and under, H4831 or 4350 is perfect for heavier stuff.But H414 meters better than any of it, although Varget isn't bad at all.
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I really like Ramshot Hunter in my Stevens with 80-87 grain bullets.
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Sorry
85 - 100 grain bullets
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Varget and IMR-4064 for the 85 grainers and IMR-4350 or H4350 for the 100 grain bullets. One powder to do it all? IMR-4350 would be pretty good for both bullet weights. There are plenty of good choices, but those have worked well for me for a longtime. Some of the new powders like Hybred 100V and RE-17 might be interesting to fiddle around with too.
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85's-100's then I'd be for taking a serious run at H4831sc
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I've got a good deal of Varget, and H414 on hand... also some 4831.. but not SC.
I need to try 4831sc to see if I like it better.
Thanks,
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If I had the H414 on hand then I guess I'd be all over that one.
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I've tried them all and nothing beats IMR4831 for everything ......Ben
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For 100s I found that MRP was best, closely followed by H4831.
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I liked IMR4350 and IMR4831 alot in my .243. I have never metered any load, so I can't help in that arena.
Good Luck!
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H4350 for 100 grain Hornady.
IMR4064 for 58 grain Vmax and 87 grain Hornady sp.
I have the most of those two powders, and they work for most anything.
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