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Old 11-08-2006, 08:45 PM   #1
 
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Default .243 grain

Right now I am shooting 80 grain Remington bullets for my 243. Is 80 good or should I go higher like 90 or 100?
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Should be pretty good on yotes & other varmints.
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How about whitetail deer at 100 yds?

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How about whitetail deer at 100 yds?
100 Gr. for longer shots on med. sized game.
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ok thanks.
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