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Old 05-13-2008 | 04:18 PM
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I just picked up a Remington BDL. I've never owned a .243. I don't reload and I was wondering what factory ammo was shooting good out of yours. What grain would you reccommend for coyotes and antelope? Thanks!
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Old 05-13-2008 | 04:26 PM
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I have a Remington 700 ADL in 243 that shoots everything thru it equally well. I personally shoot 95gr Combined Technology BTs for deer, and 60gr Sierra HPs for coyotes. Not sure if the 60gr HPs are available in a factory load or not. The 75gr Hornady VMaxs and HPs shoot very well thru that gun as well.


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Old 05-13-2008 | 04:53 PM
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Try the Federal Premium 85gr HPBT Sierra GameKing...I use it for my bean field stands here in NC where shots run on the longer side, it's a wicked little bullet...
Sight in 3 inches high at 100 and you will be about 2-3 inches low at 300...
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Old 05-13-2008 | 04:59 PM
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I like 100 gr sierra GK's in handloads or 100 gr winchester powerpointswhen I used to shoot factory ammo.
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Old 05-13-2008 | 05:27 PM
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Try different brands, see what yours likes best! 95gr. & up for deer sized animals, lighter stuff for yotes!
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Old 05-14-2008 | 12:27 PM
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My tikka loves 70 grain nosler ballistic tips loaded by federal for varmint hunting, and I use tried and true 100 grain corelocks for deer.
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Old 05-14-2008 | 02:16 PM
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I have 2 243's both shoot a multitude of deer sized loads (85 grain +) well.. I have shot this gun for over 20 years and the best round on Deer sized game and smaller is the 85 Grain BTHP..
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Old 05-15-2008 | 07:08 AM
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I use Winchester Supreme Silvertips 95gr. for deer.
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