A 103 ELD-X in a .243ai is a piss poor choice for deer. Use a Barnes or Hammer and you'll be good to go.
Why do you say that, TrueGrit? If the 243AI is twisted right it should be a fine bullet. I have seen it do some fantastic killing on deer of all sizes from my buddy's 6mm Creedmoor; penetrate and exit kills, not "blow up" kills. With the right twist the 243 AI is a slightly more powerful cartridge.
And to the OP, let me pile on and say your 95 BT load will be just great for deer. I wouldn't change a thing.
Rex
