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.243 Ackley Improved
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .243 Ackley Improved |
Standard / Datasheet: | Wildcat |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.243" | 6.17mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 2.045" | 51.94mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.710" | 68.83mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 55259 psi | 3810 bar |
Case Capacity: | 57.0 Grains of Water | 3.70 cm3 |
CID: | CID_1011 |
Last updated: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .243 AI delivers more velocity by virtue of enhanced case capacity--roughly five grains more H20 capacity than a standard .243 Winchester. The .243 AI has a water capacity of approximately 57 to 58 grains, compared to 52-53 grains for the standard .243 Winchester. Fire-Forming
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.243 Ackley Improved load data available with the following bullets:
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