243 bullet recommendation...

[Tenntrapper]

Looking for suggestions for a .243 bullet for deer....that's actually available. The rifle has a 20" 10 twist barrel. Probably need to keep it at/below 90g. I would love to find some Swift Sciroccos, but that's just not happening. Any other suggestions...that are available?
Thanks

Bullets only...not looking for loaded ammo.

 

[hillbillyfab]

I've seen several on here recommend 95 grain Nosler ballistic tips in the 243 flavor.

 

[knightrider]

Looking for suggestions for a .243 bullet for deer....that's actually available. The rifle has a 20" 10 twist barrel. Probably need to keep it at/below 90g. I would love to find some Swift Sciroccos, but that's just not happening. Any other suggestions...that are available?
Thanks

Bullets only...not looking for loaded ammo.

95 grainers have shot lights out in every 20 in 10 I've owned, ballistic tips in a 243 just flat out kill

 

[MUP]

I load 100 gr Nosler Partitions in my daughter's .243. MOA out to 100 yds, which is about max for where we hunt anyway. She killed two deer with them, bang flop, heart shots.

 

[DaveB]

In stock

6mm 90gr Expansion Tip (50ct) (BLEM)

6mm 90gr Expansion Tip (50ct) (BLEM)

www.shootersproshop.com

Disclaimer says it wants a 1:9 or better twist rate........Ha. Nosler says 1:10 is just fine

243 Winchester Load Data

Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. We manufacture Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition and much more.

www.nosler.com

BTW here's my 1:10 twist Rem 700 ADL a few years back. Enjoy

 

[Stumper]

Worked up a load over 30 years ago using 35 gr. 3031 under 100 gr. Hornady SPBT. SHot a lot of rounds to work it up and groups were all sub .750 killed everything it hit. Rem. 700 ADL, Glassed recoil lug, floated barrel.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Decided to try something new. Ordered some 70g hammer hunters. Hopefully they will work out. They get great reviews. So, we shall see.

 

[GOODWIN]

Had a good run with Sierra 85gr gk hp

 

[Remi]

If the Hammers don't work out the 95 ballistic tip is excellent but the 80 Barnes ttsx is my favorite.

 

[OldFart]

Same as MUP except used for deer and antelope at much longer range. Deadly and accurate!

 

[mr.big]

Nothing flashy but when you go bang there will be dead stuff

Hornady InterLock Bullets 0.243 (243 Caliber, 6mm) 100 Grain Boat Tail Spire Point Box of 100

Hornady .243 / 6mm 100 Grain Soft Point Boat Tail (100) WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

www.powdervalleyinc.com

 

[backyardtndeer]

Nothing flashy but when you go bang there will be dead stuff

Hornady InterLock Bullets 0.243 (243 Caliber, 6mm) 100 Grain Boat Tail Spire Point Box of 100

Hornady .243 / 6mm 100 Grain Soft Point Boat Tail (100) WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

www.powdervalleyinc.com

Yep. My wife and daughters have used the 100 grain interlocks over 42 grains imr 4350. Most the deer they shot with them went less than 30 yards. Here is as little better price on them https://www.bluecollarreloading.com/products/hornady-6mm-100gr-btsp-2453

 

[41Magnum]

Barnes 85 gr. TTSX or the 85 gr. Nosler partition if you can find any.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Ended up ordering a few boxes of Norma 100g whitetail ammo(mostly for the brass). Sighted in scope today, then shot a 1" 5 shot group. Good enough for me. This is going to be my still hunting through the woods gun.
When I get enough brass empty, I have some 70g hammer hunters that I intend to load for it.
Thanks all for the suggestions.

 

[ewc]

80 ttsx and h4350 210 primer and lapua brass

 

[PickettSFHunter]

You will be pleased with anything from Hammer.

 

[IMR3031]

I gave up on finding Partitions and will be loading Hornady 100 Interlock BTSP. Just moved to TN and my loading gear is still packed up so I have not had a chance to test them yet. Speer 100 BTSP are very accurate my in Ruger and the Speer 165 BTSP is my absolute favorite deer bullet in .30-06 and .308, but I was underwhelmed with the 100 BTSP in .243 with the one deer I shot with it.

 

[Remington700]

Sierra game king

 

[Tenntrapper]

I gave up on finding Partitions and will be loading Hornady 100 Interlock BTSP. Just moved to TN and my loading gear is still packed up so I have not had a chance to test them yet. Speer 100 BTSP are very accurate my in Ruger and the Speer 165 BTSP is my absolute favorite deer bullet in .30-06 and .308, but I was underwhelmed with the 100 BTSP in .243 with the one deer I shot with it.

I'm working with (developing a load for) the 100g Norma oryx and the 70g hammer hunter.

 

[hunter0925]

I'm working with (developing a load for) the 100g Norma oryx and the 70g hammer hunter.

You will more than likely find the hammers are the easiest load development you have ever done. I have shot them in quite a few calibers and can usually be below half moa in under 15 total shots for load development. If you don't already have one I recommend getting a lee fcd. They don't always need a crimp but it can definitely help with accuracy with them.