Thread: 243 on deer

Approaching a likely looking spot I slow, inching forward on my stomach and pushing the 243 out front so it could have a look around, I could see, but only just

Binos in hand I peered into the brush n shit that seems to grow where deer spend their spare time

Time passes easily behind binos, too easily sometimes, then a brown/reddish face nibbling the ground, here we go

The plan at this stage to quietly close the bolt and send one down its ear ole

It collapses like it’s legs were stolen and in the scope I’m aware of a blur to the right through my field of view, then back to the left, then again to the right, a brilliant display of confusion reigning while it realises it’s mate isn’t contributing to the stampede

It eventually stops and slumps to the ground as a 95g Nosler Ballistic Tip (3100fps @ muzzle) enters centre of the scapula, and exits the opposite side, 210 yards not enough to scrub much energy from the projectile.

I had hoped for this type of performance from the 95 grainer (thanks to Gail Root) and it’s a worthwhile upgrade from the 60g NBT in the 223

Anyone else have favourable experiences with the 243 and are you still enjoying it or have you moved on to other things……

To much gun

The heaviest pill i have for mine is 90 speers but I feel there’s enough gas in the tank to push a 120. Or at least a 115. It’s about time a manufacturer looked at the two poor three like they have just done with the 25 It would give it a whole new lease of life


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slightly partially a little bit off topic but what length barrel are you running?

Originally Posted by steeve

slightly partially a little bit off topic but what length barrel are you running?

Sako barrel at factory length, same thought process and shot placement considerations as 223 except you get an extended harvesting range

Great going and great shooting.

85 grain Hornady interbond.
Works from any angle if you know your anatomy.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

85 grain Hornady interbond.
Works from any angle if you know your anatomy.

Had to chuckle, 7mmWSM & 7mmSAUM debating the merits of the humble 243. Hey, but we can all enjoy different calibres.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

85 grain Hornady interbond.
Works from any angle if you know your anatomy.

My favourite bullet by far for the 243. My seven year old boy took his first deer last weekend at 288m with that very projectile. I hope they start making/importing them again.

Originally Posted by Kune

My favourite bullet by far for the 243. My seven year old boy took his first deer last weekend at 288m with that very projectile. I hope they start making/importing them again.

Is that the old school Hornady 87gr that is now apparently a varment bullet? Think it's production number is 2440.
Probably isn't as I don't remember it being called an interlock

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Is that the old school Hornady 87gr that is now apparently a varment bullet? Think it's production number is 2440.
Probably isn't as I don't remember it being called an interlock

Nope, different one again being the interbond. Hornadys version of an accubond if I’m not mistaken.


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Originally Posted by Kune

My favourite bullet by far for the 243. My seven year old boy took his first deer last weekend at 288m with that very projectile. I hope they start making/importing them again.

Looks like the Interbond is dead Mate

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Looks like the Interbond is dead Mate

How come?
All calibers?

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

How come?
All calibers?

I can't see it listed here

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/#!/

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

How come?
All calibers?

I believe it was something to do with the fact that the cx copper mono's fill the same niche and were by Hornandy's standards a "better bullet" (higher bc easier to manufacture etc) I seem to recall something along those lines being mentioned in one of the podcasts above cx bullets.
Could be wrong but that's my vague recollection.