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Posted: 10/23/2010 5:21:24 PM EDT
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243 write up on 6mmbr
The Combined Technology 95gr Ballistic Tip (made by Nosler) is another favorite with deer hunters. South Dakotan Grant R reported: "This is a very capable, accurate bullet. I used this bullet last fall deer hunting and was more than amazed at its performance. Shot a mule deer at 512 yards with it, bullet exited, deer ran about 20 steps and that was it." When loading bullets in the 75-95 grain range, powders such as H4350, IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and Reloader 19 offer best velocity with good load density. I don't hunt with my 243, but my uncle swore by 85 gr bullets and IMR 4350. I use H4350. Sierra load data |
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Posted: 10/23/2010 7:00:25 PM EDT
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I use IMR-4350,bullet of choice is the Nosler 95 gr. partition. I load that combo for my friends Win. 243 rifle so far the past two seasons six shots,six dead deer. It's amazing the size of the exit hole that bullet leaves.
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Posted: 10/25/2010 2:36:39 PM EDT
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I use 95 gr Nosler Partitions with H4350 and they will flat out flop a deer down.
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Posted: 10/25/2010 3:00:03 PM EDT
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The plain old 85 gr Sierra HP is all you need for deer.......
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Posted: 10/25/2010 6:03:39 PM EDT
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After seeing what it did to bear this last spring, I will never hunt with any bullet other than Barnes TSX.
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Posted: 10/26/2010 3:35:12 PM EDT
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well i got h4350, cci primers and nosler 95gr spitzer bt
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Posted: 10/27/2010 8:57:31 AM EDT
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IMR7828...CCI 250...105gr Speer Spitzer.
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Posted: 10/27/2010 12:28:30 PM EDT
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I moved to a Contender for deer years ago but used a 243 before that. I used Nosler partitions (110 or 95 grain I forget) and IMR4895. Worked very well for me. I still have some and will look-up the load if you really want to know.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 4:16:45 PM EDT
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well loaded up a couple test rounds for my tikka t3 light at 40 or 40.1 grains of h4350 nosler 95gr spitzer bt and i went from a 1.125 3 shot group with hornaday 100gr btsp factory loads to a 2inch group. i also did three shots before hand to put a little heat in the barrel to try to eliminate the cold bore since its 40 degrees out
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Posted: 10/28/2010 6:04:41 PM EDT
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IMR7828...CCI 250...105gr Speer Spitzer. I killed lots of Deer with that bullet and H414. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 7:30:46 PM EDT
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I have seen the results of one deer shot with a .243. The wife was using 100 grain Remington corelokt's. The bullet literally disintegrated when it hit the joint of the leg(broadside) in front of the heart/lung area. Fragments made it to the heart and lungs. There was no blood trail, and I literally tripped over the downed deer while searching through thick brush. If it hadn't been for that, we wouldn't have found it. If my wife ever takes the .243 again, it will be with handloads featuring something like the Nosler partition.
I distrusted lightweights before that, and my opinion hasn't changed. .270 and up for me. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 8:08:30 PM EDT
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I have yet to have one go more then 100 yards after i shot it, most make it 20 yards before falling. I will admit that they do not make much for a blood trail if any at all but they do their job inside the deer where it counts.
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Posted: 10/29/2010 4:04:07 AM EDT
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My personal experience of witnessing my friends' use of the .243 convinced me it is a deer caliber for the experienced hunter, not a beginner. If I had to use it, I would only use a premium bullet.
In other calibers, I have been pleased with Accubonds, both on paper and game. |
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Posted: 10/29/2010 4:33:30 AM EDT
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I have taken 3 different deer with the 243 and a hunting buddy has used one for more than 20 years. In all 3 of my examples the round directly hit the heart and lungs. None of the deer took more than 3 steps and 2 dropped right where they stood. The bullet did not exit any of the 3 deer. My buddy has also harvested his deer with one shot for quite a few years.
If you are patient and will not ass-shoot anything running by you, the 95 to 110 grain 243 is plenty for deer. However if you are like another friend of mine and pull the trigger on any fur in the scope at any distance, you better go bigger. |
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Posted: 10/29/2010 6:18:44 AM EDT
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I have seen the results of one deer shot with a .243. The wife was using 100 grain Remington corelokt's. The bullet literally disintegrated when it hit the joint of the leg(broadside) in front of the heart/lung area. Fragments made it to the heart and lungs. There was no blood trail, and I literally tripped over the downed deer while searching through thick brush. If it hadn't been for that, we wouldn't have found it. If my wife ever takes the .243 again, it will be with handloads featuring something like the Nosler partition. I distrusted lightweights before that, and my opinion hasn't changed. .270 and up for me. I work for the conservation department. That .243 100 grain core lokt is the exact load provided. As such I have a fair amount of time with it. It really needs to be run behind the shoulder and not through it. Anyone with a fair amount of .243 experience I know uses a premium bullet like the partition or a bonded bullet to make it work through bone. I think it's too fast for a soft construction bullet for reliable penetration. |
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Posted: 10/29/2010 6:56:12 AM EDT
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anyone who shoots through the shoulder is just wasting meat in my personal opinion
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