With 243 Winchester bullet construction is very important for quickly dropping game. If the bullets are a little hard the game can really run.
Bullets matter in all cases, but particularly for cartridges that are conventionally used across game categories, such as varmints and big game, it pays to mind bullet selection.
Yep. Most think they need a railroad spike tough bullet for deer which leads to threads like this.
Give me a semi soft bullet that opens quick, fast and in a hurry but gets through the vitals. I have killed more deer with a 243 or 6mm loaded with an 85 grain Sierra SP than I have with heavier "deer" suitable bullets and have had no issues at all. The heavier "tougher" bullets lead to deer making tracks easier, no thanks.
Most deer will die on the spot or go less than 50 yards.
If you want a 100 grain bullet that knocks their dicks in in the dirt get a 100 grain Gameking or Speer BTSP.
Last edited by 10gaugemag; 12/13/22.
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