95-grain Federal Fusions. Shoot them in two .243's and also use them for my .270.
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41Magnum
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I've used the 95gr. Federal Fusions out to just shy of 300 yds and it worked really well as they are a bonded bullet. Complete penetration at that distance. Rem 100 gr Core-Lokts worked equally as well. I've used 85, 95, and 100 gr. Partitions. One worked as good as the other.
PickettSFHunter
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I just bought a 243 today so was glad to find this thread. I was hoping to load 90gr Sierra game changers because I already have those for 6ARC but I doubt my 1/10 twist rate is up for those.
They may spin, it would be worth a try. The 1/10 twist hamstrings the 243 with some of the longer bullets.
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I put the bullet length in minus the tip at a velocity of 2900fps and it shows it marginally stable. That said I'm shooting 105's from a 1/9.125" twist with less stability than your formula shows and they punch holes out to 1k.
Be worth a try.
I would definitely give it a try
