Thread: What's your fav 243 bullet for deer?

105gr targex, the 1:10 version. Big reds at 10 to 420m. Wallabies out to just under 600 and steel a bit further. Doing 2947fps on average.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Back in the day I used to use the 75 grain X bullet, man they were awesome, going a squillion miles an hour, real flat for general purpose hunting.

Now if Barnes bought those back in, they would be a winner in my 6x45 and your 6mm-204. I still search the adds for them, someone must have some laying around somewhere??? please

87gr Hornady SP were it for me in my 243 back in the day.

fusion 95gr sp runs real good in my howa 1500

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Sierra 100g Gamekings

400yrds no probs in experienced hands.

Still ok in an 18.5" barrel Andrew? Or do they need a bit more velocity?

Gamekings don't need the extra velocity and fortunately a 100fps difference at the muzzle is only about a 70fps difference at 400yrds.

So if your short barrel is only 50fps off the pace then its probably only 30fps off the pace at 400yrds.

The nice soft ogive area of the Gamekings wont notice that missing velocity

Originally Posted by GWH

Still ok in an 18.5" barrel Andrew? Or do they need a bit more velocity?

That's why I dropped back down to the 85 grn Interbond. My barrel is 20" but I can still get them going accurately at 3,270 fps. And the 85 grn GameKing HP match their zero as a cheaper option if I need it.

You would still get 3200 fps with 18.5" barrel and the 85.

(Later: I just saw Andrew's answer. That makes good sense)

Originally Posted by Tahr

That's why I dropped back down to the 85 grn Interbond. My barrel is 20" but I can still get them going accurately at 3,270 fps. And the 85 grn GameKing HP match their zero as a cheaper option if I need it.

You would still get 3200 fps with 18.5" barrel and the 85.

(Later: I just saw Andrew's answer. That makes good sense)

Thanks Bruce, what powder?

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Gamekings don't need the extra velocity and fortunately a 100fps difference at the muzzle is only about a 70fps difference at 400yrds.

So if your short barrel is only 50fps off the pace then its probably only 30fps off the pace at 400yrds.

The nice soft ogive area of the Gamekings wont notice that missing velocity

Ok cool, thanks. It's for my 74 yr old dad. I will always be with him when hes hunting so in reality he's probably never going to shoot to 400. But one spot I'll be taking him 300 is def on the cards.

His shoulders are well stuffed after years of abuse and a couple of reconstructions, so the lighter pills may suit him with lower recoil?

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Yes they may suit him better, although the difference between the two projectiles in felt recoil may be hard to differentiate.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Yes they may suit him better, although the difference between the two projectiles in felt recoil may be hard to differentiate.

Yeah I bet

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Originally Posted by GWH

Thanks Bruce, what powder?

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Hybrid100V
There seems to be plenty available

Originally Posted by GWH

Ok cool, thanks. It's for my 74 yr old dad. I will always be with him when hes hunting so in reality he's probably never going to shoot to 400. But one spot I'll be taking him 300 is def on the cards.

His shoulders are well stuffed after years of abuse and a couple of reconstructions, so the lighter pills may suit him with lower recoil?

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GWH

Nothing a Pachmayr Recoil Pad wont fix.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by P38

GWH

Nothing a Pachmayr Recoil Pad wont fix.
Cheers
Pete

This is true

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Originally Posted by Mathias

Now if Barnes bought those back in, they would be a winner in my 6x45 and your 6mm-204. I still search the adds for them, someone must have some laying around somewhere??? please

87gr Hornady SP were it for me in my 243 back in the day.

Got 2 packets. Swap for 85gr Sierra.

Originally Posted by Matt2308

95 Bergers driven at 3040fps have been great on reds and fallow out to 400m.

Me too. Make a mess, wastes some meat but kills things dead.

I dunno what it is about .243, but they're just a great calibre for under 300-400 yards; everyone should have one... :-)