243 reloads for white tail deer.
#1
Fork Horn
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243 reloads for white tail deer.
Gentleman, I have a question for all you hard core hunters that hunt whitetails with the 243, what is the most accurate/ deadly combo you use in regards to powder/bullets ect? I hunted white tail last year with the 243 using Hornady 100 gr bullets and they were deadly, but my experience is limited with this caliber and any advice you all can give me would be appricated.
Thx .
Thx .
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 1,284
This past season i loaded the Hornady 100gr BTSP for my daughters 243 and she killed two deer that dropped on the shot so i was happy with those results. My brother loads the Sierra 100gr Pro hunter for his and has killed a ton of deer with that bullet so i know thats also a good one. However, if the Hornady is working well for you then i would stick with it.
Last edited by Mykey; 03-21-2010 at 03:40 PM.
#10
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 62
I use a ,243 off and on for deer hunting. All the deer (3-4) I have shot with the .243 have been with 85 grain Nosler Partitions. Thye have all ran 20-50 yards after heart/lungs shots. The shots have ranged between 44 and 110 yards.
I probably would try the 85 grain Barnes TSX if I used the rifle more, I carry a 7mm-08 or a .30-06 more often.
Will
I probably would try the 85 grain Barnes TSX if I used the rifle more, I carry a 7mm-08 or a .30-06 more often.
Will