Ammo Choices For 243 Winchester
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Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 238
Ammo Choices For 243 Winchester
Thinking about possibly getting a 243 rifle and have been looking at the various choices for deer hunting.Especially interested in shooting the Nosler Partition or the Barnes Triple Shock that Federal has as their listings.I would like something that will hold together well if shoulder shots or ribs are hit and not blow up.Really considering this caliber seriously and wondering what you guys shoot and your success with them on deer or bear and what bullets have you had good results with. Mike
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Thinking about possibly getting a 243 rifle and have been looking at the various choices for deer hunting.Especially interested in shooting the Nosler Partition or the Barnes Triple Shock that Federal has as their listings.I would like something that will hold together well if shoulder shots or ribs are hit and not blow up.Really considering this caliber seriously and wondering what you guys shoot and your success with them on deer or bear and what bullets have you had good results with. Mike
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
Really no need to pay that much for bullets for whitetail...
I've killed over 200 deer with mine and at least half have fallen to plain old 100gr Remington CoreLokts...
When I tested the 100gr Partitions on a dozen deer a few years back they actually ran further with lung shots and had smaller exit holes than with CoreLokts...
I've killed over 200 deer with mine and at least half have fallen to plain old 100gr Remington CoreLokts...
When I tested the 100gr Partitions on a dozen deer a few years back they actually ran further with lung shots and had smaller exit holes than with CoreLokts...
#6
I've only shot one deer with a .243 but it was with Remmy Corelokts. Folded up immediately at about 120 yards. Bang flop. I've only got one with it because I don't own a .243. I shot it while I was holding my cousins rifle, but I wouldn't hesitate to use the .243 for deer, or the Corelokts. It's a good choice.
-Jake
-Jake
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
You'd think that the .243 was some kind of pipsqueak, everyone seems to think it needs premium ammo to bring down a deer?!
I've used the .243 on deer and pronghorns since 1978. Dozens of animals (including two elk) later, I can tell you quite frankly that the .243 does NOT need premium ammunition to be effective on deer-sized game.
Focus on your marksmanship and on finding a recipe your rifle shoots well.
I've used the .243 on deer and pronghorns since 1978. Dozens of animals (including two elk) later, I can tell you quite frankly that the .243 does NOT need premium ammunition to be effective on deer-sized game.
Focus on your marksmanship and on finding a recipe your rifle shoots well.