Recommend A 243 Bullet

[44caliberkid]

Can someone recommend a good 243 bullet for target shooting? My barrel has a 1 in 8 twist, 22 inches long.

 

[Sure Shot Mc Gee]

80 gr PSP.

 

[CarJunkieLS1]

Barrel twist? Intended ranges? I've never shot them but the Sierra 85gr BTHP has an almost legendary reputation for accuracy.

 

[mikejonestkd]

I use my 243 win rifles and pistols for deer hunting so I use Hornady 100 gr BTSP, and 95 GR Hornady SST. both work just fine out of 1 in 10 twist barrels.

With a 1 in 8 twist you could go heavier if you like, but its not really needed unless long range target shooting is in your future.

Carjunkie's suggestion of the 85 gr BTHP is sound advice, it is a great bullet for paper punching and varmints if needed.

 

[GeauxTide]

I have a 9" Rem 700. 75 and 87 VMax shoot to the same POI, printing .3". Blows chunks out of Coyotes.

 

[rickt300]

1-8 twist you could try some of the longer 105 gr. match bullets on for size.

 

[44caliberkid]

Thanks for the responses.

 

[Don Fischer]

If I want small group's in anything, I choose Sierra Match Kings. They have always done very well for me.

 

[mxsailor803]

One of my favorites is a older design and heavier than most use, Sierra ProHunter 100gr. Been using it for target, coyotes, hogs, foxes, and deer since the early 90’s. I’m also one of those people that don’t change up my bullet when I find one the rifle likes.

 

[Sure Shot Mc Gee]

If intending to shoot the heavier bullet weights of any caliber. It's better to size up in caliber and shoot that calibers smaller fastest bullet weights.

 

[lugerstew]

Had good luck with 75g vmax 2 weeks ago in my 243 1 in 9 twist, best 100yd 3 round group of my life, the 38grain load was 3 in one hole, its hanging on the wall in my loading room. Darn, i guess i dont know how to upload photos, it just keeps saying upload failed. Sorry