its the same thing every time....clean brass, size case, prime case, measure powder, seat bullet, crimp case......but it some how never gets old, the last vid keeps my attention just the same as the first one I watched! Love ya Johnny!

Your Frankfort case prep machine has more wobble than Stacy Abrams leaving a buffet bar. Keep up the good videos. I watch all of them.

H4350 is great with 243 loads throughout different bullet weights

Every one I've had other than my old varmint special that I have now was 9 1/8 . My varmint special is 1 in 10 twist. I've had really good luck with 87 grain vld bergers and 70gr blitzkings also. 243 hands down my favorite cartridge.

Man this series is going to be great. Definitely give a back story on each one you pull out of the safe. Every day I check for a new video from ya bud. Keep it coming

Thank you. Grandpa was in good company. My father, uncles, cousins & a brother were all 243 folk. So after all these years I got a compact 243 for my youngest to hunt deer. 39.0 gr. Of Staball & 100gr. BTSP. Harvested his first deer @ just under 100 yards last year.

A lightweight 243 is a joy to carry in the field and shoot accurately in the field. The 1 shot Moment of Deer Vitals ("MODV") with mine is 100%. Love these random what's in your safe videos. Surely, there is a 30-30 in the safe needing some love?

I have 3 243’s my oldest rifle and first one I bought brand new Rem 788 for $99 with a 4X scope for myself (early 1970’s) and best load is 42.5 gr of imr 4350 and a 95 gr nosler partition, I have taken a lot of deer with that, that first winter with it I also shot 2 coyotes back then there was a $45 bounty on them so paid for the rifle almost right there

Super excited on these "whats in the safe" vids. Can't wait for the rest of the series.

Got crazy good groups with a Savage Model 11 in 243 using 100 grain Hornady BTSP bullets. Half inch groups using RL 16 and H4831. Good setup.

Reminds me of my favorite deer load with the good old 87 grain spire point. Perfect for my deer hunting applications.

Really enjoying these videos. The back story is just as interesting as the reloading. Keep them coming.

243 is actually where I found a nice niche for a few pounds of 4451 I bought. It has become my favorite 243 powder now. Both 80 and 100 grain out of 1 in 9.25 twist. I found it worked best at or close to max in both weights and well above the load you tested . I have used both fed and cci primers with good results.

I bought my son a Remington 660. He killed his first deer with it at 70ish yards with factory ammo. Later on I started loading and was trying 95-103 grain bullets and it shot 9-10” groups. After some research and some mentoring I figured out it was a short barrel and a 1/10 twist and simply wouldn’t stabilize them. In the mean time I had gotten him a .308. This video makes me wanna load some lighter bullets and test this theory. Thanks for the video man!

Holy shit I have the same rifle same scope bought at wal mart n early 2000s…I wanted a 7mm and dad came in one Christmas with it and me and mom run all night tryin to find a long action scope so I’d have it come mornin…opening day of rifle season..Simmons ATV… 4.5x14x40..display models all they had …little over $500 for scope and rifle..I’m dyin to start upgrading that 7mm 700 action into a precision rifle…thanks again Johnny..matt

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR .243!!! Thanks Shannan.

Talk about coincidences! I have been loading for a H&R Handi Rifle in .243 and a Ruger American in .243 for the last 3 weeks. I hadn't shot either since 2012 and just got the bug to play with them again.

Awesome video as always. I have excellent results with 85gr sierras with imr4064 in my remington 700 and weatherby vanguard 243s.

I bought a savage axis First gen in .243 this year The trigger pull on it was TERRIBLE. Had to be 9 lbs I swear. Not that I wanted “creep” but it was just so HEAVY. wouldn’t have been a good gun to learn on for a youngster, for sure. And I bought it in a youth model on purpose. It gave me a flinch I never had to deal with because I was just never ready for the trigger break. I just felt like I couldn’t ever “learn” that trigger like I have with my other guns. I bought a Timeny and it’s FANTASTIC. Best improvement I have made for a cheap gun. Shoots just fine. 3/4 inch groups with factory ammo from federal is just fine for me for a deer gun. Have 2 other savage rifles and the triggers are just fine. But they’re different models. I look forward to reloading for it soon

Love this series. Makes me want to dig deep into my safe and see what I can find…. Thanks for the video!

Been having a crappy week but this video really made my day. Been waiting on a JRB 243 video forever. Thank you!

Our favorite deer load is with 87gr Hornady Sp with CCI primers and 45gr of 4831. It’s a pretty spicy load I’d definitely work up to it, super accurate though. Many deer hunts with one shot and done. Falls off pretty quick after about 350 yards. Not sure that you can still get the bullets.

Those r good guns; anything REM 700 in the 90’s were great twist i believe is 1-9.125 for the .243

Love everything you do pal. You taught me reloading . Thank you buddy. God Bless you!

So much good information in all of your videos. Apparently, I am not very good at reading directions, so you help to remind me of all of the little details, like the Lee seating die does not having a crimp, and proper method for setting the die. I also love all of these “What’s in my safe videos”. The back story makes them even more interesting.

I'm loving these videos man... I've got a safe full of guns I've inherited and I'll try to get a deer or 2 every year with some of them. I already worked up a load for a 6" Dan Wesson 357 Magnum for this year. It was the very 1st gun my grandmother bought for my granddad when they got married 60+ years ago. He would hunt with it every now and then so I'm really looking forward to this deer season. Again loving the videos brother keepem coming!!!

I bought a Remington 700 ADL in .243 in 1969 and killed a pile of deer with it! Great rifle and Great round!

I do love some .243 Win, first center-fire rifle cartridge I shot as a kiddo

Funny timing! Just paused my 6.5 PRC testing to make a coyote load for the 243. Loaded 70gr Varmagedon, 75gr Vmax, and 87gr Vmax last night with IMR 4320. Tonight will be 65gr Berger. Can't wait to head to the hills to see what happens. Never reloaded for it before. Groups with factory ammo were near 3" prior and the barrel was touching near the front sling stud. May have to learn how to properly bed?

excellent, the 243 has never let me down..

Thanks for this video. I have had good luck with IMR4064 and Reloder 15 in .243 Winchester. I know you aren't planning a series, but a guy can dream.

Keep up the good work! Can’t wait for the next one

Again love bringing out the family hunting guns. My Compass does just ok with Staball6.5 in 6.5 creed. Best groups come from IMR4350. Warm biscuits, butter and a little molasses.

Sam's bullit same rifle I used target powder Winchester primers it gave me fits as well. I Findley got a 1 hole group my mother and 10 year old son love that load

Love these videos. Keep them coming

I bought a Savage 6mm ARC also 22" barrel recently, I am looking at Hornady load data and it's pretty amazing how close it is to .243 win. It shows 87gr Vmax 3050fps top velocity and that's really impressive considering it's only 32.3gr of powder. Can't wait to actually chronograph but the good news brass is looking good even at max charges unlike some other cartridges and I am using converted 6.5 Grendel brass.

Every gun likes it's own diet, but sometimes guys overthink it, get locked into their process and end up in the weeds. My 600 Mohawk in .243 is a sub moa rifle with Federal Power Shok factory loads. That's minute of deer, and then some. With 4831 SC, 95 gr Nosler Ballistic tip, once fired Federal brass and Rem LR primers, I loaded 42, 42.5 and 43 grain rounds. I shot a .600 three shot group at 200 yards. This, with a Carbine. This is a very accurate caliber. If not, it's the gun or the shooter.

I love these videos, please do more!

Same bullet I have used for 40 years. A proven deer getter

Love me some .234! Thanks for the video.

I have shot Stevens 200.243 in factory class ground hog matches and shot alot of 95 grain smk with Imr 4451 at 41.1. It shoots in single SD and especially The .243 and 25-06 both seem to get better towards upper end of given powders. Good video. 760 and either work really gd. Might be your

Thanks for another interesting video Mate. I’ve had Good accuracy results with those 85gn GKings and 36.5gn Varget around 2950fps in my 243. 43.5gn of H4350 was about 200fps faster at around 3150fps.

The swivel stud on the front of the stock might be hitting the barrel. Causing harmonic problems. I’ve had it happen to one of my rifles

Excited about this one. 243 is one of my favorite cartridges to load and shoot. Would be good to see your results with the 700adl. I'm sure it will work great on whitetail. As they say ".243 works better on deer than it should."

great video! on a great cartridge and rifle.

Love those scope rings... 😉Awesome videos!

Really like the series!

.243! First thing I ever loaded for when I was about 14 or 15. Put a truck load of deer in the freezer with IMR4064 and 85gr Nosler soft points.

Outstanding looking forward to this and more f$ckery from you. Grew up shooting 243 my first deer rifle and will always hold a soft spot in my heart

My grandpa used a 243 or 30-06 for deer hunting. I load 243 myself, though mainly with a friend for their rifle.

I use my 243 for coyotes with 65 and 58gr V Max with H 380 ! Works great !……..

Another great video! Call me a old fashioned but I love the classic target cam.

One of my favorite calibers. Iv take nice doe with a H&R 243 win 95gr nosler balistic Silvertips. Factory ammo. Shannon just started loading for 243 win. In useing the stayball6.5 powder in the nosler balistic silver tips in 95gr

My favorite bullet for 243. 36 grains of IMR 4064 does really well in mine.

Entertaining video, What is it…that makes me want to watch these videos and enjoy them!? I don’t understand it but I’m sure there is something to it on a psychological level!

I have essentially the same 243 in Rem 700 ADL. My go to load is Reloader 17 and and 80 gr bullets. I’m getting 3,300 fps out of that short 22” barrel.

I have the exact same one and I got the best results with H4350 and the 95gr SST . The only light bullets mine liked was the 65gr V max. Very picky rifle mine is

Thanks,.243 is one of my favorite deer rounds....100gr bullets will knock them down for good !!

The noise level isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. As I am new to using scopes I was worried because other reviews made it seem as though the scope was crap but I zeroed it in with 5 shots (pictured). Sent another on target (slightly off center was my error). For an entry level break barrel I am very excited to have it because it's worth the money. I look forward to using it for pest control.

1. You want a usable huntin' load, hey? Would that be for someone in Utah, or someone in Pennsylvania? 2. Why the insistence on a powder that has lots of published data? Correct me if I'm wrong, but when I'm loading, all I want from books is an idea of a safe starting load. From that point on, I'm guided by the fired case, the chrono and the performance down range. What am I missing, other than all that fun reading? 3. Your plan for next session?: "Let's change the powder. One of these other ones oughta be good. Then lets stuff around with chamber dimensions. That couldn't hurt. While we're at it, let's try a different primer too." We're sure to learn a lot from this exercise! 4. Good show, keep it up.

RL16 with that exact same bullet works amazing out of my 700 Rem.

I was wondering about not seeing the shot marker for a few videos. Thought that maybe the naysayers had finally brow beat ya, or you found a valid complaint with the system that I missed. Glad it is still a tool you like to use, been thinking about getting one now that I finally got my lyman ultimate reloading system in. Thanks for all the videos.

IMR4064 is the powder w/ 85 grain Sierra; 3,100fps, clover leafs, and single digit sd, around 38.5grains

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I'd take a quick peek at the case weights too, if they vary by a couple/few grains each that is all going to be case capacity difference, which would lead to varying pressures, which would lead to varying velocities. You are right to be concerned with the SD, 100 yard groups will lie right to your face sometimes.

If you like the .243, you will love the 6mm Creedmoor.

I love IMR4451 with 87 v-max in my 243. Sierra does have some load data for 85 grain bullets and 4451, max is 43.3 grains. Also, you are way slow for 243 and an 85 grain bullet. You should be 3100 ish or a bit higher with either powder. 3200 would be a max load

I've got a savage and an AR I built with 1:8 twist barrel. I use the 90 and 100 tgk with superformance and 4955

IMR 4350 I shoot same bullet, brass, and primer in my ADL and got really good results. Just a thought I know all guns are different

According to Hodgdon reloading Data your powder charges and of course velocities are low. I called both Winchester and Hodgdon and they told me that Staball 6.5 is best if loaded to 95% + of case capacity.

Hybrid v100 is also good powder for the 243 with the light for caliber bullets all the way up h1000. for heavy for caliber your Remington 700 should stabilize a 105 grain but your mileage may vary

WOOT WOOT ABOUT TIME!!!!!

Been loading the 243 for a few decades. Most accurate load I have to date for the 85 grain serria uses Remington brass,

I have not been able to get Stabll 6.5 to shoot well in my .243 either. Velocities all over the place, groups generally between 2” and 1.25”. Shooting 100 grain hornady interlocks. Gun is a Savage 110, I believe it’s the same twist as your 700. I’ve read on the interweb that Staball 6.5 likes near max case fill and have read that SD’s and groups tighten up with monolithic bullets. Makes sense if they designed the powder to work well with long skinny bullets in short cases. I’m going to pick up some 85 grain tsx’s and see if that makes a difference. I’ve got some nosler E-tips on the way for my 270 and I’m going to see if this powder will work well there. Really love your videos.

I like Reloader 17 but H4350 shines in 243. SD's will be really well when you get it dialed in. If you can find it.

I've had good luck with imr4895 and imr4064 with that bullet in my 243s. 4064 in a ruger compact and 4895 in a rem700

I would suggest reloader 15, if you try another powder. I’ve been using it down to 55gr in my AR10. Somewhat temp stable for hunting powders. I always worry about temp stable powder living/hunting up north.

The rifle stings vertically because the barrel is getting hot and these rifles are not free floated. I got this same Remington .243 ADL and a .700RM ADL for $49.50 and $89.50 respectively a couple fo years ago from Walmart. Both are great shooters. You should wear safety glasses.

The orginal accurate 3100 was lovex S071 powder. Shooters world has made some comments they would like to bring it back, however with the current state of powder it's not possible.

You might try RL 19, I got very good results with it and 85 grain Nosler Partitions in my M70.

Try H4350 and Lapua brass... 87 gn Berger... you will be surprised!

I keep looking for a .243 and a 22-250. I just wish could find one with a fast twist to shoot heavy bullets. The new 6mm and cartridges like 224 Valkyre are all designed around the ar15 which sadly I can see being banned at some point.

I've got five 6 mms, imr4895 works well in them too.

It works

Interested to soo where the SD's go with a different primer or maybe those were the rejected brass? No that it doesn't work as it should maybe the firing pin spring is weak from sitting?

Actually on the bottle says xmr3100. And as far as I know it is either surplus imr4831 or a clone.

H 414 is perfect for an 85gr bullet. Been using that powder and 80 & 85 sierra’s for over 45 years !…….

Man this is too crazy, I was looking at staball data considering it for 243 today! It’s a sign?! Think I’ll use a slightly heavier bullet though

Try some RL 15 and 17. I get up to 3200 with an 85gr bullet. I forget my hunting load but it’s an 85gr TTSX and RL17, Sig Brass and Fiocchi Primers.

This reminds me of my days growing up in upstate NY shooting woodchucks using the .243 Winchester. Have you looked into using CFE 223 in a future load development for that caliber?

Staball behaves much better with more powder in that case. Keep going!

You should be thrilled with those IMR results! Factory triggers of that era Remington are soooo bad. Heavy and inconsistent. These one off rifle vids are a fun change of pace. I hope you get a deer with this one for your grandpa’s sake.

Yeah, the 4451 was way below max charge, Sierra says max charge is 43.3gr at 3170fps from a 24” barrel.

I'd like to hear what you think of the 25-45 Sharps. Not a lot of info on this one, but 87grain bullet at 3,000fps with 100% compatibility with 5.56/223 mags, bolt etc. it should have more of a following. Unless they kept the bullets too light for long range? Many of the PRS guys are going to 25 Creedmoor now or 25x300 Wheatherby Mag, 25-06, 257 Roberts the list goes on. It would be nice to think that with spare parts you could put one of these together. Sharps=USA made too!

42.2- 42.5 gr H4831 with 100 gr hornady btsp would give consistent .5-.7 group out of my savage axis. Forgot to mention win brass and cci200

I hope you have a 270 Winchester it’s by far my favorite rifle. What’s your case fill on the 243 looking like I’ve noticed with my adl 700 it shoots lower sd with a higher case capacity

My load is 46.3 H-4831sc, Win brass, 210m. Try it. You'll be amazed how accurate it is.

Generally, I never put too much trust in the first firings of new brass as far as group size or ES/SD numbers. Pressures fluctuate too much to give any reliable consistency in my experience.

I gave the Grandkids the single shot it had a 1:10, gor my self Ruger American, holy crap that thing is way more accurate than me buddy ! .5 moa ...handlaods

3031 powder, but it's not good if it's an old loaded round. Also try the H4895.