bluesj Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm just looking in to reloading for my .243 and thinking about a load using bullets in the 50gr range for fox etc and one in the 90 ish gr range for deer. Now my question is would trying match bullets the same weight and make give me any useful information as in weather the bullet powder combination works in my rifle. I was only thinking this as it would save me buying a box of expanding bullets that me or my rifle don't get on with and being stuck with them, at least if it was match bullets I could turn them in to key rings or some sort of sculpture and sell them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 It is probably more a question of the load for the bullet not being right rather than the bullet itself. Bullet issues might be more to do with preferring a soft point over a BT in which case you might end up with half a box you don't want but they should shoot well enough if you find a sweet spot. Working up a load at 5 rounds per half grain increment (say 10 increments) to find a sweet spot and then fiddling about with 0.1gr either side of that will quickly rid you of any bullets you may have! The only other issues I can see are the stability of both weights from the same rifle, you may get very different point of impact and so have to make a choice as to what you intend to shoot with that rifle or narrow the weight gap. Coincidentally I was discussing foxing with light bullets for .243's with a flock manager today and his opinion was that they run out of energy down range. Given the small calibres that a lot of folk shoot fox with I can't see how a .243 would be that lacking in energy but he's shot far more foxes than me. I don't have any personal experience but I thought I'd pass the opinion on as it was topical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Don't just load one bullet for everything dead is dead you can not over kill a fox ,my .2506 gets fed 120 grain for every thing Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 For fox have a look at varmageddon http://www.nosler.com/nosler-load-data/243-winchester/ You'll be happy with these. Fox rattle after being hit with one. As for deer, I would be looking at 100grain. Prohunters work very well and about the lowest meat damage you'll get away with on the chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Don't just load one bullet for everything dead is dead you can not over kill a fox ,my .2506 gets fed 120 grain for every thing Deershooter Sage like advice as ever DS. One round for everything does simplify things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy1957 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I run Sierra 85g btsp for everything,fox,muntjac,CWD,roe and fallow. Same load,same zero, dead is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Work up a load with the bullet your going to hunt with as different bullets behave in different ways, sierra bullets are well priced and work well, I would be very surprised if you couldn't get a sp sierra to shoot well in your rifle. The usual problem is the max weight of bullet a 243 will shoot accurately, the heavier the bullet the faster the twist needed, in practice anyway. You may well load a 105gr match bullet that shoots well to find that the same in soft point doesn't. I had a a new Remingon with a 1:8 twist that wouldn't shoot heavier bullets (or anything else for that matter) accurately, my Tikka is a slower twist but shoots 100gr fine. The only way your going to get a good load is by bullets at the target. Ps make sure you get a good quantity to keep on your license and when you find a nice load buy as many as you are allowed/afford, this will give you peace of mind and save you money. Edited January 11, 2016 by Redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Cheers for the advice gentlemen. I use one bullet for every thing at the moment, over the last year i have had to change 3 times as I cant get the same next time i go in the shop but I was hoping to make up a lighter load to make up for no longer having a 17hmr a bit. Great rifle on the right day, the trouble is only seemed to get about 3 a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Lighter 6 mm bullets running out of energy lol how flipping far is that at? Load of rubbish a 55 gun nosler will send a fox to God at 1000 yards no issue if you could ever hit it 55 grain nosler are my favourite light one but yes you might find your gun doesn't like a certain type. Powder could change that but not always some guns don't like some bullets and am past reasoning why A suggestion post what town your in or near and someone might face to face you a dozen or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 i ran 75gr Vmax and 100gr Interlocks in my .243 1" difference in POI wouldn't go less than 75gr in 6mm IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lighter 6 mm bullets running out of energy lol how flipping far is that at? Load of rubbish a 55 gun nosler will send a fox to God at 1000 yards no issue if you could ever hit it 55 grain nosler are my favourite light one but yes you might find your gun doesn't like a certain type. Powder could change that but not always some guns don't like some bullets and am past reasoning why A suggestion post what town your in or near and someone might face to face you a dozen or so Yes I'm sure you would not have a problem buying a dozen or so on here and it would be just as easy to sell half a box on at cost face to face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Cheers for the advice gentlemen. I use one bullet for every thing at the moment, over the last year i have had to change 3 times as I cant get the same next time i go in the shop but I was hoping to make up a lighter load to make up for no longer having a 17hmr a bit. Great rifle on the right day, the trouble is only seemed to get about 3 a year When you have a good load/bullet get yourself to one of the Game fairs and visit the Norman Clark stand, or better give him a ring to see which shows he's doing and pre order for collection at the show. This is what I have done for quite a few years and I have enough powder, primers and bullets to last the next couple of years ( well unless the Forestry commissions hysterical claims on the boar population explosion happens. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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