sons first deer hunt

[azhuntin]

ok so i just got my son a Rem 700 in .243 i have never used this cal so i could use some help in picking a cartidge we have more mule deer here in AZ and i know there larger then the whitetails so keep this in mind cause what works on one may not work so well on the other, any suggestions are welcomed thanks

[game4lunch]

I'd say you'll want to get some plain old Remington core-lok's or equivelant jusyt for that barrel break-in and plinkin' to get used to it phase. Then I like a premium bullet for any game . . . big or small.
You won't be disappointed with the Winchester 95 gr. Supreme® Ballistic Silvertip®. "Rapid controlled expansion, Massive knockdown, moderate penetration."
And zeroed at 200, bullet drop is just under 7" @ 300 yards, 19" @ 400.
Let me finish by saying that it wouldn't hurt to try several different brands of premiums in that 90 - 100 gr range to see which one the gun likes best. Good excuse to shoot more too!

[eldeguello]

ORIGINAL: azhuntin

ok so i just got my son a Rem 700 in .243 i have never used this cal so i could use some help in picking a cartidge we have more mule deer here in AZ and i know there larger then the whitetails so keep this in mind cause what works on one may not work so well on the other, any suggestions are welcomed thanks

.243?? ANY load that uses a 95 or 100-grain Nosler Partition bullet will suffice for any deer out there, and caribou too! As always, good bullet placement is the key here..... As game4 says, practice, practice, practice!

[700xcr]

I have taken plenty of mule deer with a 243win and using 100gr. Remington Core-Lokts. But you need to shoot all brands to find out what you gun likes. Each individual gun has their preference on ammo.

[oldelkhunter]

Maybe it's just me but I find Mule Deer easier to down then WD even though they tend to be larger. A 243 with a decent pointed bullet will do the trick anything from 95-105 grains.

[cjwink]

I have used the 85 Grain BTHP.. It is wicked on deer.. Has simalir ballistics to the 6mm.. Only downfall is it will not leave you a blood trail.. But I have never needed one.. Deer usually don't take too many steps after the hit, if any.. Other than that try the new 95 grain Barnes triple shock..