.243 Custom Handloads | 100 yard group testing

[@bobjohnson4677]

That weatherby is gorgeous. Love how the sun glinted off the barrel

[@freedomfirst5420]

Agreed!

[@jusnuts1443]

Love the wood stock! Old school. I hope wood stocks come back into "fashion".

[@MarcosCaminante]

“Do not covet another man’s….rifle!” That Weatherby is awesome and love every time you pull that Sporter out.

[@Mark-uq9km]

87 gr. V-Max bullet sitting on top of 40 grs. of 760 Winchester Ball powder is zipping out of your barrel at 3000 fps. Wowzah. The .243 Win is a necked down .308 Win. Winchester has been very creative in developing different calibers off of one parent case. Your videos are always really fun.

[@zacholmes1532]

I've had really good accuracy results out the Vmax and Amax bullets. .243 is one of my favorite deer calibers.

[@JerrySwope-d7x]

My Family here in Missouri run a BUNCH of .243 handloads in 85 Gr. Speer Gameking Boat tail hollowpoints. Deer and Coyotes don't last long around this load. My Savage Axis had a really heavy trigger in it so I installed a Timney Trigger and now you can cover 100yd 3 shot groupe with a dime.

[@timothyhill9571]

I've always liked the 243

[@tylermallory2504]

It's a phenomenal cartridge, it's my do all farm truck gun. Shoot everything from prarie dogs to elk with it. But mostly coyotes, prarie dogs!

[@bradboe1901]

42.5 grains imr 4350 and 95 gr nosler partition best hand load in three of my 243 wins for deerloads I have shot these in three rifles I own,

[@0-doller-bill923]

I’ll keep that into consideration. Thanks. 👍

[@nathanmatzen2452]

this guy understands terminal performance

[@clintleffingwell8129]

That sounds pretty close to the handload that has performed best in my Remington 798 - 100gr Nosler Partition with 40.0 gr. of IMR 4350..

[@Rakkasan-vr8xt]

H4350 or IMR4350? Also do you have any load data for 105g Hornaday for .243?

[@bradboe1901]

@@Rakkasan-vr8xt I use imr 4350 but I’ve have heard good things about h4350 and I have friends that use it, but a number of years ago when powder was getting harder to get I cut back on different types of powder certain ones are versatile enough to use in several different calibers

[@coltwinchester6124]

I agree with you, I love seeing the accuracy of the rifle and ammo. It's just a whole lot of fun.

[@mattstudd7084]

Absolutely my favorite Deer hunting caliber!! Works great for Coyotes and Groundhogs too !!!

[@nikschneider9364]

Appreciate ya Lee! One of my favorite rounds to load. It's awesome seeing a couple of everyday blue collar guys, like myself and many others, work together and share the wealth known as knowledge to everyone else. Keep on keepin' guys! Best real world gun info channel on KZbin!

[@luvtahandload7692]

Hahahaha

[@Slayer-zy5kr]

Got my wife a Weatherby Camilla in .243 it shoots tacks at 100 with solid copper bullets, great gun.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Awesome!

[@VitoBb1978]

Great video and some great groups with the 243 Win, mine is the Remington model 770. The 243 win is so easy to hand load for, thus far mine has shown a preference for the 100 Gr BTSP’s, also the 80 Gr BTSP. Like you the size of penny, but five shots. Looks like the 87 Gr V-Max made it’s way on to my shopping list.

[@kentuckywindage222]

I had a Weatherby rifle in 25-06 a few years ago. The fit and finish was outstanding. Beautiful rifles. One hole groups are tops, with clover leaf's nipping at it's heels! Great video! Keep'em coming!

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Great loads Adam and nice shooting also Mate . Steve from Australia (The Land Down Under Where Women Glow And Men Plunder ) “a Men at work classic”

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Every time you bring out the beautiful wood stock Weatherby Vanguards I want to get one.

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Thanks Lee, for sharing your ammo with the WTW channel. Good shooting and gods speed to ya all. 👍🇺🇸

[@gregoryolenick3668]

Quit leaving a cocked rifle when you lay it down leave the action open for safety

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

The Weatherby takes it tonight!!… thanks Lee for the ammo

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Man that vanguard is a dime peice.. beautiful rifle

[@jerryswope1797]

The favorite .243 load we do here is the Serria 85 Gr Boat tail hollow points with 4350 IMR powder. We've killed literally over 50 Deer with this load . Might try it and see what you think. My 6 year old got his first Deer with it. For the grandson I bought a Timney trigger in his Savage Axis. Sure improved the groups.

[@CraigDaniel1965]

My Weatherby Vanguard in .243 is satin finish, but I've said that before. My Vanguard in .30-06 has the glossy finish. Love em both 💓

[@frankpryor4839]

That Weatherby is a 243 Beauty. I have that in a Rossi but the Weatherby out shines it, classes it too 👌

[@andrewlyon4692]

Your Weatherby is a awesome gun! I've been watching all your 243 stuff as I just recently purchased a new hunting rifle (mainly deer) in 243. I've always been a 270 guy but my Browning A bolt medallion "disappeared". I absolutely loved that gun. Anyhow, im a leftie and just running out and purchasing a left handed gun doesn't happen and ordering one obviously was out of the question. I found a gun shop an hour away that had one left handed Ruger American 243 so I jumped on board. I'm loving it's accuracy and am hoping it treats me well in the deer woods. It's been tough finding ammo, I checked out Norma after watching your video on their 243 but their out of stock. I've got some 100 grain Federal and 95 grain Winchester and they both are performing well. Hopefully a guy can get reloading supplies someday soon so I can start experimenting with different rounds. Awesome video sir💯

[@luvtahandload7692]

The "V" in V-Max stands for varmint. Not recommended for deer. Staying with Hornady brand, go with the 80 gr GMX. Would also be better for Texas heart shots on coyotes. Also, your 2nd group with the Vanguard backs up what I've said before: fire 2 or 3 seasoning shots anytime you switch powder or bullets before you shoot for record. WHO TEE WHO!

[@luvtahandload7692]

@vettelover2009 Interlocks and SST's are not in the same league as the GMX.

[@tylermallory2504]

@@luvtahandload7692 I'm a pretty big fan of 100 grain interlocks in my 243 handloads.

[@luvtahandload7692]

@@tylermallory2504 I love interlocks. Have shot thousands. It's just that the other guy made it sound like the GMX is inferior.

[@luvtahandload7692]

@vettelover2009 you definitely made it sound like the GMX is third choice as far as on-game terminal performance goes. Choose your words more carefully. Grow a thicker skin. Get your panties out of a bunch. SMH

[@luvtahandload7692]

@vettelover2009 you need help. Maybe start with laying off the left-handed cigarettes.

[@smoakngun]

May I suggest that when you switch rifles you leave the bolt open of the last rifle you fired. It is a safety measure and also speeds cooling by allowing air to flow through the barrel. Love the .243 Winchester!!

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

Awesome video bro. I love that Weatherby Vanguard. It’s got some really good looking wood, a thing of beauty.

[@mj_slender6717]

As usual, great video my friend. The Weatherby really loves those V-max bullets. Keep em coming brother. Be safe buddy.

[@rontate7719]

Low recoil. Good terminal effects. Good accuracy.. I swear . It gunna be .243...

[@jamesramsey8744]

Love my savage axis 243, great gun an caliber for deer in my opinion/ experience. Would love to see hand loads of 100 grain

[@andrewdisney8475]

All these crazy loads and speeds make me like my 7.62x39 that much more! Shot placement IS everything!

[@brucecoleman7412]

I think I want that Weatherby!

[@taylorbell3213]

Same!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😍😍😍

[@jacstocker7257]

The wetherby barrel looks a couple of inches longer than the Savage

[@tomjones7285]

They both shot pretty good man. Let's just say you could take deer 🦌 with either gun. And that was some good looking ammo your boy Lee loaded up. Who-tee-who

[@brucecoleman1509]

Hand loads are more accurate than the factory loads.Just put a spring kit on the savage,amazing difference.

[@HOOSIERDADDY385]

That Weatherby is a sweet looking rifle. Thanks for the video.

[@r.awilliams9815]

That charge weight should be getting around 2950-3000 fps, a nice safe load even in hot weather. W760 isn't temperature-stable, so staying a bit under maximum is a good idea.

[@RyanBrown-ke9ot]

Awesome as always buddy keep them coming

[@charlestravis9798]

Lipstick rounds, I call them. I love my Weatherby in .270

[@patrickdean9797]

i knew that was the vanguard behind the savage you know i love the vanguard such a classic looking rifle

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@patrickdean9797]

@@WHOTEEWHO it looks amazing on camera too the sun shines off of every part of it it shows that you take good care of it

[@sturisa]

WTW That Weatherby is a very nice looking rifle and great shooting with it! You're almost ready for deer season!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🦌🦌🦌 thanks for watching SJ

[@edeldridge36]

Whoteewho, I wouldn't use the Vmax for deer, as others have said. Hornady has a load with a 90 grain ELD-X bullet. With a muzzle velocity of 3150 and a ballistic coefficient of .409. Sighted 3" high at 100 yards, it's max height above line of sight is 3.75" at 150 yards, and is 2.96" low at 325 yards, and still has 1172 foot pounds of energy. That would make a GREAT deer round.

[@clintleffingwell8129]

I just picked up a box of Hornady 90gr ELD-X from Scheel's to work up a load using IMR 4350 in an old Browning Safari Grade with the pencil barrel. I've previously worked up a load using Hornady 100gr Inter-Locks for my Remington 798 using 40.0 gr. IMR 4350 and it is a consistent 3/4 MOA shooter. I think the 100gr is just a tad heavy for the Browning's pencil barrel, hence I'm going to give the 90 gr. ELD-X a try.

[@christopherbishop4927]

Adam, I don't know of which Weatherby I'm more jealous of?? Either way your .270 or .243 are Beautiful

[@IrnMaiden304]

That is one really pretty and fine shooting rifle, hope they keep that thing in good shape as you have.

[@davidd6854]

Love that vanguard! Beautiful rifle

[@robertstojcevski1098]

Very good grouping out of both rifles, have to say the weatherby is one sweet looking rifle

[@Mark-uq9km]

Your Savage is a Minnie Pearl rifle. The 'New Rifle' tag is hanging off the trigger guard.

[@wyattjones9719]

Those weatherby vanguards are no doubt some beautiful rifles. Got lucky getting your hands on the .243 and the .270.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😍😍😍

[@josephmelson7591]

Love it thanks for a hand load video ..hand loads can be good and bad my dad used to shoot them as a kid some were way hotter then others but when your getting them free and if they all shoot who can complain to much ..

[@stevefine1704]

Keep those fire formed cases separate according to the rifle they were fired from and reload and shoot again. You may see an improvement in both rifles. Every chamber is cut a little different. I still can't find a source of powder and my supplies are getting too low to work up new loads. Hope this changes before hunting season.

[@tylermallory2504]

I find just shoulder bumping cases really dosent make that much difference in accuracy unless you have already found what OAL is giving you the best accuracy from setting the bullet jump. Once that's dialed in definitely make matched cases and then start ladder scaling the powder charge to really shrink up the groups!

[@robertdahle7216]

If you full length Resize It doesn't matter

[@daviddelle774]

I have developed a few loads for my El-Cheapo Savage in .243. It absolutely loves the 40Gr Sierra Varmitter H.P. Bullets! With a good scope on that rifle you can honestly shoot horseflies at 100 yds. She'll shoot 1 holers all day if you do your part. I did replace the scope with one that is better suited for woods hunting, a budget friendly Mueller 2-7. She still shoots 5 shot groups under An inch. And for deer loads she really likes the 100Gr Hornady bullets. Just took her out again last week-end because it's been a few years since I shot her. After 3 fouling shots, she still puts them where you want them. For a $300.00 rifle the Savage is hard to beat.

[@garrettforchrist2700]

Nice shooting! That's some good quality ammo🇺🇸✝🇺🇸!

[@stevenstrawn5009]

For the budget i like the axis2 vs the original axis xp the 2 has the acu trigger where you can set it to a preference can make it a pretty light trigger pull. Wonder how fast those hand loads are moving they got to be hauling ass!!

[@MattWaller04]

Very nice video! Love these types of videos. God bless.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Always appreciate you watching Matt

[@texasfairbanksman272]

That Weatherby is one of the most beautiful rifles you can buy for the money!

[@michaelbarlow6062]

They sell a trigger kit for a savage axis for $10 on eBay it shrunk my 100 yd groups from 1-1/2” to around 3/4”.Fun video as always 👍👍

[@richardcolligon4277]

Great video! .243 is an awesome round, does Lee need a new best friend in the whole world? I could use some 243 and 223 for my Henry long ranger's.

[@TheJohndeere212]

Great shots. I love the Weatherby rifle it is beautiful

[@nowherespecial6780]

Here is some food for thought. Is when it comes to a new rifle. I have tried multiple different Is brands of Ammo But I always go back to Hornady v max style stuff. Maybe it's me but they always seem to be a little tighter group. And always a little bit faster than others. Potato 🥔 patatoe

[@JimiBones]

That Weatherby is Sooooooooo Clean!

[@reaperhunter7297]

I can't lie if I could find a Weatherby like that I would definitely get it that gun is gorgeous! Would love to see a video on just that gun.

[@freebird6672]

2 nice rifles. Great shooting

[@bigtrev761]

Good shooting big fella 🇦🇺🏁👍

[@scotthyde5946]

Who tee, both rifles had the first round of the 4 round groups, cold barrel shots, be just a little off the group. That 3 shoot group was outstanding from the weatherby !! Any Idea what causes cold barrel shots to be just a little out of whack ?? Perhaps a little tightening of the barreled action into the stock ??? I often see two rounds all most touching and a third round off by about 3/4 inch at 100 yds ?? I can tighten that “ Flier “ by bedding the action and confirming that the barrel is truely free floated ? A well bedded action should sit comfortably into the stock with zero rocking ( side to side or front to back ) even with loose action screws ??

[@lenclayton1100]

The .243 winchester just might be the most under rated caliber there is,I shoot long range competition with a .243 smith and wesson which is the same gun as your vanguard both are really Howa 1500's,it had the same wood stock as the vanguard and was a beautiful piece of wood, I've changed it to a Boyds thumb hole stock for better control,the only big draw back's are the normal 1 in 10 twist which won't stabilize bullet weights over 90-95 grains for long range shooting,and the very short barrel life anywhere from 3-6 seconds they are worn out around 1300-1500 rounds,

[@petebooher1917]

M Carbo has a spring kit for the Axis that is easy to install. My trigger went down to 2 and a half lbs. Ck them out.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

My old Savage rifle is a cheapo rifle and it shot very well. (Accu-Trigger) I sold it to move up to 30-06 because I thought the bigger round was superior for hunting game. Then I had my right shoulder replaced and the doctor, himself an avid shooter, told me that the 30-06 was gonna have more recoil than my shiny new Titanium shoulder could handle. Paired with MS, I sold my guns thinking that I’d never get to shoot them again. Since 2019, I’ve nearly hurt myself trying to kick my own butt for selling my firearms. Stupid is as stupid does!

[@Cartier_specialist]

In case of civil war I want to be behind you.

[@slickdazzler7330]

Good Shooting. Lee did you good

[@bobbygreen2291]

I shoot that same load but I load 45.2 grains of h414 which is the same powder as w760,,it is very accurate and very flat

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

100 Gr Speer/Hornady/Sierra BTSP Bullet behind a Max Dose of H4831 is a Great load. I wish Gun Mfgs. would put a 1 in 8 twist in the .243, it would be a Great round then.

[@roger7857]

Great groups! My 2 cents worth the VMax is varmint bullet may lack penetration if shot anything but broadside. Hornaday has 85 gr Interlock or 87gr HPBT in my opinion lot better for deer hunting. VMax may explode if it hit a rib. All in my humble opinion as you know 243 is my favorite cartridge

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Neck shots

[@davidwooten1330]

@3500 fps it might grenade on the neck if hit high up.. shoot her straight ol son...lol

[@beargardenroad5469]

Light breeze made the plates shake like they were scared to death . Lol . 243 is my caliber also .

[@andrewdisney8475]

Very quick!! Faster than my old GMC!!

[@Bill14886]

Nice shooting, recommend to always support your left hand on same spot on rest for each squeeze .

[@MrBoo1963]

I have the same Savage and a 1971 Mossberg with a shorter barrel. Only 400 of the mossberg were ever made.

[@randyadams03]

Thanks with help with custom hand loads Lee

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@eugenejensen576]

Beautiful weatherby nice groups

[@frankoneyjr.4515]

Good video ! I love my single shot .243 ! !

[@rontate7719]

Very good. Motivating. Thanks for the demo and that great hand load. 7.11.2021

[@brsmith2801]

Good shooting! That Weatherby is a shooter.

[@keiththompson5588]

That weatherby is a awsome rifle

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Hey Keith

[@alraybaca6235]

Love that 243

[@rayjay5836]

Lee is the man!

[@triplej4043]

Compare those handloads loads to off the shelf off the shelf V Max..Is it worth to hand load or can you just go to the gun shop a get some Hornady.

[@TheDUKESFEST]

What’s the COAL

[@rugeral7157]

Slick Weatherbe🇺🇸👍

[@BaFunGool]

Excellent Video, 243 my favorite deer rifle.

[@brucelewis1017]

I just picked up a box of Rio ammunition 243 90 gr eld I'm going to try it on some hogs and coyotes probably this coming weekend

[@markcoyle9644]

243 .Great all round. Small too medium..hunting..Good choice of bullets....who tee who....how are you..

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I'm good. How are you

[@taylorbell3213]

Awesome video! Never shot 243, I’m more of a 30 caliber guy, 308, 300 weatherby mag, 30-06. Beautiful rifle though. What scope is that?

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

A Deez scope

[@taylorbell3213]

@@A-A-RonDavis2470 WhaTs DeEz?

[@hondarider2067]

Love that bullet for reloads. I use Reloader 17 for powder but the bullet is a great varmint bullet. Might work for,deer but I would ask for a bullet designed for deer.

[@Nick-bp7jf]

The V-Max is a poor choice for Deer unless neck shooting. Ask your friend to load you some 85 grain sierra HPBT.

[@keithalbrecht4785]

You can't beat the 85gr BTHP, they are tack driving bullets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gatorflea2788]

7mm-08 is a much better choice for deer !

[@CplSkiUSMC]

Agreed, V-Max is a varmint bullet not good for deer. The Hornady 90gr ELD-X would be another excellent choice for deer.

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

The V-Max is a varmint bullet and is not made for the thicker skin of a deer. There's tons of good choices, you should get your buddy to load you some Hornady ELD-X boolits! Lol I had to use one of your words.

[@markcelecki8508]

Great video 👍 try comparing the old 222 vs 223

[@DouglasPrice-p9q]

... hope people realize that especially with the over bore calibres that as they shoot the gun they are changing the gun ... if you're finicky about 1/4 MOA or less accuracy the barrel might be shot out by the time you achieve that optimum load

[@jimsnyder5763]

Once again, they're all kill shots on a whitetail

[@yasangngly3320]

This is really about to be a really fun vedio...😁😁😁😂😂

[@joshp8395]

Thats a good group there.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching Josh

[@maloypoor9504]

Quick question! What is better? Penatatration ? Or damage ? Being i do live in bear country i really prefer damage. I have four weapons that should stop a bear, not counting shotgun. When fihing i carry one of my pistols or a revolvers. Rifle or shot gun interfere with casting when fishing. Lol Thanks I enjoy your videos.

[@maloypoor9504]

P.S. l only shoot weather you rifles! But do have a Henry lever gun

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I do not have a henry

[@haroldconner2645]

We used to think we were “ hot Stuff” handloading 85 grain boat tail hollow points..

[@gunman-6646]

Man I love your weatherby. I just bought one (video coming soon). I don't like it! It is very dull, not shiny at all.

[@nunyabussiness4054]

Just stopped by to see if you are still making really fun videos.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

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