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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2007, 09:10:13 PM »
I kill a good few coyotes with my 243 using both 85 and 55 gr pills. the 55's do not like the wind much, but they are hell on dogs.

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2007, 09:15:24 PM »
Are you saving hides?  If yes then use a medium weight FMJ.  You can't have everything so decide what is most important.  I would shoot a couger with a 55BT based on what it does to coyotes.  If not then any expanding will work.  I have had several 55gr BT's @ 4k never exit, but put 2" entrance hole. 

257 where are you shooting bucks with a 55gr BT?

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2007, 09:20:22 PM »
If you want optimum varmit performance outta your 243, use the 55's. Legal for deer ? I thought they did away with the grain minimum. The 55's work like lightning on bucks, believe me. This bobby met a 210 Nosler Partition out of a 338 Win.
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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #18 on: December 22, 2007, 09:29:46 PM »
Ok this was a mistake now I am more confused then before. :dunno:

Dont worry. You can't go wrong with just about anything you shoot out of a 243 for coyotes/bobcats. The main difference between them will be how much is left of the hides. I'd just go with whatever Sportsman's Warehouse (or Wal-Mart) has at the lowest price, as long as they shoot accurately in your rifle

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #19 on: December 22, 2007, 09:36:50 PM »
257..you would be right.  Checked my 06 regs and did not see the restriction.  Must have only been in the lasty couple years or so.

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #20 on: December 22, 2007, 09:37:00 PM »
Yes I want to keep some hide. Well some are saying 55 and some are saying 85. I guess I will wreck a few hides figuring this out. At this rate might as well use my 7mm mag. LOL

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #21 on: December 22, 2007, 09:44:44 PM »
I'll have to dig the pics out catwithboost, a couple Rosie bulls over the years that ate *censored* from a 85 grain 243, body shots, 1 shot apiece, no steps taken. Never underestimate a 243, they are pure poison if you're a hunter.....
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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2007, 09:47:05 PM »
Speed and quick expanding bullets is what will ruin your hides. The faster the bullet, the more likely it will be to do so. If you really don't want to take a chance, and don't mind spending $30/box, go with the Barnes 85 grain bullets. Or another good choice in a controlled expansion type bullet, would be the Nosler Partitions, in whatever weight you can find. I think they will be either 80 or 100 grain, and either would work. Also just be careful in where you shoot the animal....try not to hit any major bones, and you probably won't have any problems.

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2007, 09:54:28 PM »
Here's anther dog that got caught between the eye's with a 22 mag @ 50 yards. Federal 30 or 33 grain JHP, 1 shot, eyeballs popped out, grey matter running out his ears. Thats another round thats not to be underestimated.....
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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2007, 10:22:57 PM »
Crap I need to just follow some of you around. ;) :guns: :guns: :guns: :guns: :guns:

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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #25 on: December 22, 2007, 10:46:24 PM »
This one hates Colt Woodsmans'.grin.....
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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #26 on: December 22, 2007, 10:50:29 PM »
I love killin varmits, almost as much as big Blacktails. This one took a 55 grain JHP from my Tikka T3 223. Its about time to satrt gettin after em again.
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Re: 243 bullet Question
« Reply #27 on: December 23, 2007, 09:24:33 AM »
You al need to stop hunting. So I can go out and find some. I called for 3 months and did not see anything. :( :(

 


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