What is the best load for 243?

Sierra’s recommended Hunting Load for its 100gr soft-point FB and BT bullets is 36.2gr IMR 4064 at 2900 fps. When loading bullets in the 75-95 grain range, powders such as H4350, IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and Reloader 19 offer best velocity with good load density. Many long-range varminters recommend H414 with the 87gr V-Max.

What is the best grain bullet to shoot out of a 243?

The “best” deer bullet for . 243 Win rifles is a 100 grain bullet in a cartridge containing enough powder to propel that bullet/projectile roughly 2900-3000 feet per second (fps). At that bullet weight and projectile velocity, enough kinetic energy is available to make clean reliable kills out to 400 yards.

How far can you shoot accurately with a 243?

Common commercial 243 bullets can weigh between 55 and 110 grains and would have a range of about 2 miles depending on the trajectory. The practical range is as much as 1000 yards..

Is 243 a good sniper round?

243 would be an excellent Law Enforcement sharpshooter caliber. It provides good energy and good trajectory with some mid weight bullets. There are not the same over penetration concerns in the military (At least not generally) so really there isn’t any Military use for the .

Is .308 the same as 243?

243 is essentially a necked down . 308 means that the bullets are smaller and less wide. The . 243 was originally introduced in 1955, and gained traction because of its versatility.

Is 243 a good all around caliber?

243 is an excellent small to medium size game cartridge. It will take down anything from small predators or varmints on up to antelope or deer with authority. Ask a dozen hunters or shooters, “What’s the most versatile cartridge available?” and you’ll get at least a half-dozen different answers.

What is the difference between a 243 and a 6.5 Creedmoor?

243 Winchester pushes those lighter bullets at a significantly faster muzzle velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. That 300-500 fps advantage in muzzle velocity translates into a flatter trajectory with less bullet drop at longer range.

Is the Browning a bolt 3 a good rifle?

Designed to compete with Savage’s Axis and Ruger ’s American rifles, the new A-Bolt 3 is a blend of the older A-Bolt pedigree and Browning’s newer X-Bolt design. Its fast, low-bolt operating design with synthetic stock and detachable magazine, combined with a good trigger and tang-mounted safety, offers shooters good value at only £499.

What’s the barrel length of a.243 Browning rifle?

A 22in barrel length is relatively short for the .243 cartridge and you have to ensure that velocity and muzzle energy meet deer-legal levels. However, this AB3 was very good and it shot a variety of bullet styles and weights well.

What’s the best grain bullet for a 243?

What is the Best Grain Bullet for .243? Most .243 rounds will range from 80 grain to 100 grain. It will depend on how far you want the shot to go. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the bullet the faster it can travel. For example, an 80 grain round can go as fast as 3000 feet per second.

Which is the best factory load Browning rifle?

The best factory load went jointly to the Hornady 75-gr SST with 3,287fps for 1,800 ft/lb energy and Winchester 95-gr ballistic silver tips at 3,003fps and 1,903ft/lb. These are good-all rounders for shooting foxes and deer.