Bullet question for 243 varmit hunters
10-13-2014, 05:41 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Bullet question for 243 varmit hunters
Been loading for alot of years but now want to load some 2-5 hundred yard bullets for my 243 that are the most fur friendly (coyote) if there is such a bullet . thanks , fishead
10-14-2014, 02:51 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: MICHIGAN
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I use Serra 85gr. HPBT game kings over a load of IMR 4350. I haven't shot coyote as far away as you want to but those with in 150 yards I've shot have only one tiny hole to sew. Shot one behind the left ear angling toward the right eye at a range finder 83 yards that popped both eye balls out and turned the insides of the skull to mush.
Al
Al
10-14-2014, 01:01 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
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I agree with allyyooper.. I have yet to find a .243 that didn't shoot the 85 gr HPBT very well. I too use IMR 4350 powder with 9 1/2 Rem. primers. All my .243 cal rifles, in cluding my .243 AI just love 'em.. As far as pelt damage, the groundhogs I've shot have been mostly in & out, just a little bigger on the "out" side...
