.243 nosler 90 gr bt and varget

[19grizz69]

Ran out of 4350 and 7828 have 8 lbs varget . My nosler manual doesnt have a load for 90 gr nosler BTs for 243. but does have some for 6mm it list 39 gr as max. would 38 gr be a starting point? Thanks Bill

 

[shermanrm]

The Lee Manuel shows 36.5 as max with a 90gr. bullet

 

[Ghostman]

From Hodgdon's online site. 90 grain
Varget
.243"
2.625"

34.0 grains starting load
2,964 velocity
44,800 CUP

36.5 grains max load
3,106 velocity
50,400 CUP

 

[CalCoyote]

I ran a lot of varget and the 90 BT down the tube of my Savage. I found my sweet spot to be at 36.0 grains.

 

[19grizz69]

Thanks guys. I got to show the guys my new Colet bullet puller. Loaded some with 36 gr and some with 36.5. Now to find time to get to the range. bill

 

[theblackspot]

I use 37 with an 80 gr speer