YoungBuck wrote:Thanks duncan, but then what is the difference between a 22-243 and standard 243 Win?
Edit: I'm going to guess it's the same diameter size as the 243Win, but the case is longer to hold more powder?
Madang185 wrote:There are variations on the theme in terms of shoulder angle and neck length. The author would suggest that perhaps the 22/243 is at the top of the tree for .224 calibre projectiles and efficiency. I do know that is is flexible and accurate. What more could you ask for.
duncan61 wrote:I enjoy wildcats and experimented with heavy bullets out of my hornet and fitted .243 bullets in my .222 before I learned it has all been done and now there is Trailboss to play with and subsonic loads are very real.It was all about reducing noise in populated areas.I feel .224 pills out of 303 and 308 cases is pushing the limit where a .25 bullet out a .303 case made a very good hunting rifle.338 and 358 out a 308 case is hopefully going to become more popular.Thoughts people
andym79 wrote:I haven't shot any 2209 loads yet.
I measured the water capacity and its not 50grs as listed but 54grs.
I loaded up a case with 37 grains of 2209 and with the bullet in, it sounded like a maraca, I pulled that bullet and loaded no more. 2209 is too slow of a power to load down. I am going to slowly work up 2208 loads and work out a minimum load for 2209.
I would estimate 37 grains only filled the case by about 80%. I am not saying its a safe load but it could physically take 45-46 grains with the bullet seated and no compression. I am obviously not going to try a 46 grain load, quickload says a maximum load is 44.