I dont reload, but this forum seems the most applicable to my question. I shoot a Ruger M77 that is very accurate, and I have shot 100 grain Winchester Power Points with fine results. I am thinking of switching this year to a better bullet for more confidence, (mostly just to try soemthing new) and dont know which is better for deer. 95 Grain winchester ballistic silvertip, or 100 grain Federal premium nosler partition. Shots will be inside 200 yards most of the time and its western wisconsin whitetails.

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My bad, it is .243 Win.

Also, does anyone have any suggestions on a coyote bullet? Im thinking of the 55 grain ballistic silvertip?

Although i've shot quite a few deer and a bear with my 243 Win, i feel it's on the small side for anything but the best shots, meaning "side shots".

Anyway, i'd use 100 grain Nosler partitions if it was mine, as i think Federal loads them. I'd for sure use 100 grain bullets in any other brand. Once i figured out to use 100 grain NP's in my 243 Win, it started to get real close to being a deer rifle!!

For coyote, i'd still use 100 grain bullets. Why not?? They will already be sighted in, and give you some practise with your "deer loads"!! Also, in many cases, the heavy bullets do less pelt damage than lighter explosive bullets.

Drilling Man

I whole-heartedly agree. I only use one bullet in my 243 Win and that is a 100 grain Sierra Game King. If I am not mistaken Federal loads them in their premium line. Federal also loads Nosler Partitions and Winchester loads 95 grain Ballistic Silvertips if you are of a mind to try them.