My son has been using a .243 the last couple of years to deer hunt. In looking for something that has light recoil and terminal effects, I've decided on one of two bullets:
- 85 gr. Sierra HPBT
- 100 gr. Remington Core-Lokt
Both of these will be hand loaded. What would you prefer for a shoulder shot or are either of them appropriate for a shoulder shot? I'm only looking at these two this year as this is what's loaded and ready to go.
Seeing as how both of those bullets are relatively thin jacketed bullets, I'd have your son aim between the individual ribs........
On the other hand, if you use enough bullet it doesn't matter where in the front half of the deer the bullet may hit.
Casey
