What is the best bullet for a 243 on deer?

7 Top-Tier Hunting Bullets for the . 243 Win.

• Lehigh Defense 60-grain Controlled Chaos. Created to fulfill a game agency’s need for a lead-free, .
• Hornady 75-grain V-Max.
• Sierra 85-grain HPBT GameKing.
• Hornady 95-grain SST.
• Berger 95-grain Classic Hunter.
• Speer 100-grain Grand Slam.
• Norma 100-grain Oryx.

What is Hornady BTSP?

Hornady BTSP are traditional line of bullets that feature expose lead tips for controlled expansion and hard hitting terminal performance. Most have there pioneering scan ogive design-one of the most ballistic efficient profiles ever developed.

What is the heaviest grain 243 bullet?

243 ammunition are available with bullet weights ranging from 55 grains (3.6 g) up to 115 grains (6.8 g). Twist rate of the barrel can sometimes be a factor in deciding which bullets to use, 1:10 being the most popular as it is sufficient to stabilize up to 100 gr bullets.

What is the fastest 243 bullet?

243 Win 58 gr V-MAX® Superformance® Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun.

What kind of ammo does a 243 Winchester rifle use?

.243 ammo is popular among hunters and target shooters because it embodies the best traits of the most popular standard rifle ammo available today. The round’s size falls between .223 and .308. Like the former, .243 Winchester delivers high velocity and easy-to-manage recoil.

What makes Hornady custom Lite ammunition so good?

By using slightly lighter bullets and modified propellants, shooters will achieve significant recoil reduction over standard loads. Loaded with SST ® bullets, Custom Lite ® ammunition delivers flat trajectories and hard-hitting performance. Like all Hornady ® ammunition, we match powders to each load for optimum pressure, velocity and consistency.

Is the 243 Win 95 gr SST safe to use?

IT IS ACCURATE: Uncompromising accuracy without increased felt recoil. IT IS CONSISTENT: Unfailing performance across a broad range of temperatures. IT IS VERSATILE: This new breed of ammunition is available in 17 Hornet to 444 Marlin, and is safe for use in all firearm types, including semi-autos, lever guns and pump actions.

Is the Hornady SST centerfire rifle ammo gas operated?

Each bullet is cannelured and securely crimped for reliable performance. Hornady Superformance SST Centerfire Rifle Ammo develops pressures safely within SAAMI guidelines, and is compatible with gas operated, semi-auto firearms with 20″ barrels or longer, or with shorter-barreled semi-autos using adjustable gas systems. Reloadable brass casings.