Universal .243 Bullet.

[MalleeFarmer]

Might be a stretch but I'm after a bullet so I can have a single load for my 6mm SLR varminter. It will do mostly varminting some target shooting also a little long range goat shooting. Just wondering if you can suggest a bullet. I was thinking perhaps a 95gr SST I'd prefer a stronger bullet than that in .243 for goats but accubonds are $$$$$$ otherwise I recon they'd be the go.

[yoshie]

I used these bullets in my 243, they worked quite well, accuracy was ok. They are really quite explosive under 50m tho.

[MalleeFarmer]

I used these bullets in my 243, they worked quite well, accuracy was ok. They are really quite explosive under 50m tho.

I'm assuming there was supposed to be a link? Or a picture?

[MalleeFarmer]

I used these bullets in my 243, they worked quite well, accuracy was ok. They are really quite explosive under 50m tho.

I suppose there was supposed to be a link? Or a picture?

[Mick280]

90g Nosler B/Tips cover just about everything I use the .243 for!!!
Foxes through to Fallow!!!
Mick.

[MalleeFarmer]

90g Nosler B/Tips cover just about everything I use the .243 for!!!
Foxes through to Fallow!!!
Mick.

Cheers Man might have a look at those. I have glanced but seem costly compared to the Hornady stuff.

[Mick280]

Nothing wrong with the SST's mate,They would do the job just as well!
I use Nosler's for all of my bolt action gear,It's just a personal choice thing!!!
Mick.

[MalleeFarmer]

Nothing wrong with the SST's mate,They would do the job just as well!
I use Nosler's for all of my bolt action gear,It's just a personal choice thing!!!
Mick.

Yep I like Noslers too never used the BTs though and from all accounts I've heard they're a bit tougher than the SSTs but I use the 165gr SST in my .308 and they're awesome. Just a bit more concerned about construction in the smaller cals.

[Mick280]

I've never had anything argue about dying that's been hit with them!!!
The little 90g Accubonds do a better job on your larger pigs ( You will often end up with an exit wound ) but with decent shot placement the B/T's won't let you down!!
Mick.

[on_one_wheel]

I've been chasing the one round dose all for my .243 for a long time.

Unfortunately my .243 with ~1 in 9 twist only likes 100 grain projectiles, I've found that the heavier jacketed projectiles like Sierra game king are great on goats just dont cut it for varmints.

It's the reason I've added a .223 to the safe.
Along with the fact my ..243 loves the hot loads therefore target practice is out of the question as i don't want to waste barrel life on that.

[on_one_wheel]

90g Nosler B/Tips cover just about everything I use the .243 for!!!
Foxes through to Fallow!!!
Mick.

I might have a crack myself, good value for money if they work.

[Mick280]

They also have them in 95g if you want them a a bit heavier.
The 70g B/T's are explosive on Roo's!!!

[MalleeFarmer]

One thing I've found interesting researching 6mm bullets is the 87gr Vmax it has I higher (.400) BC than the 95gr BT (.379) which seems counter intuitive. If I could be confident that it would perform on goats I'd be very inclined to use that.

[Mick280]

Hit em right,They won't know the difference mate!!!

[MalleeFarmer]

Hit em right,They won't know the difference mate!!!

Yea but the Vmax is designed for rapid uncontrolled expansion on predators/varmints. I'd be very concerned about poor penetration on say a Big Billy Goat. On another note I'm looking at the 105 Berger VLD Hunting everywhere seems to be out of stock does anyone know where I can get some? They should work in my 1-8 twist barrel and have an awesome BC for some target shooting as well.

[Mick280]

The Bergers will cost you a quid!!!
What's the price on those compared to the others??

[MalleeFarmer]

$41 per 100 but everyone is out of stock.

[MalleeFarmer]

Might Have to go with the 95gr BT unless my gunsmith has the 105vld hunting.

[Mick280]

They won't let you down!!!
Have you tried the Hornady A-Max's?
Plenty of distance shooters seem to rate them!!
Mick.

[MalleeFarmer]

Yea I have read a few people use the Amax but I don't want to use a match bullet if they made a 105 high BC SST or Vmax I'd be interested but I don't want something that will pencil through or explode on impact.

[Mick280]

Fair enough!
Maybe another member might have some idea what they're like on the kill!!!
Mick.

[MalleeFarmer]

Perhaps.

[Baronvonrort]

Try youtube for some reviews it can be pretty good..

Here is one a 650 yard Coyote with 87gr Vmax.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDrTlNmaEaU

[WayneO]

I know they are expensive, but I only use Barnes TSX 80g in the .243 and they have never failed to impress me.

[Supporter]

Unfortunately my .243 with ~1 in 9 twist only likes 100 grain projectiles, I've found that the heavier jacketed projectiles like Sierra game king are great on goats just dont cut it for varmints.

It's the reason I've added a .223 to the safe.

I don't follow you, what varmint have you hit with a 100gr Game King that wasn't extremely dead afterwards?

What aren't they 'cutting'?

[MalleeFarmer]

Unfortunately my .243 with ~1 in 9 twist only likes 100 grain projectiles, I've found that the heavier jacketed projectiles like Sierra game king are great on goats just dont cut it for varmints.

It's the reason I've added a .223 to the safe.

I don't follow you, what varmint have you hit with a 100gr Game King that wasn't extremely dead afterwards?

What aren't they 'cutting'?

Probably penciling through and Not expanding enough for a quick kill

[on_one_wheel]

That's exactly what happens.

If your shot pkacment isn't perfect then using heavier jacketed projectiles will not produce a kill.

I've had cat's and foxes take off after being shot.

It's like trying to hunt with a bow and arrow using target bolts instead of broad heads.

I've even had a head shot that dropped the animal but left it there alive, straight through the frontal lobe like a .243 sized drill bit.

Personally I've got my reservations about finding a pill that's good for varmints and larger game in a .243 at or above 80 grains, again thats the reason I bought a 1 in 12 twist .223 , it will throw nice little explosive 55 grain projectiles just nicely.
The .243 can wait it's turn for goats and pigs.