243 Youth Rifle
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I looked it up, it's 1-10. In theory it should work well with 90-100 grain loads. I'd buy a box of 100 grainers and a box of lighter loads (don't shy away from a well-constructed lighter load just because it's light - it will kill deer) and see what shoots best.
My daughter uses a .223 with 64 grain Power Point Winchesters and they kill quickly and cleanly.
Try some Hornady SST 95 grain loads, as well as some Remington Core Lokt 100 grains. Federal makes an 80 grain Speer Hot Cor load as well.
Best of luck with it!
My daughter uses a .223 with 64 grain Power Point Winchesters and they kill quickly and cleanly.
Try some Hornady SST 95 grain loads, as well as some Remington Core Lokt 100 grains. Federal makes an 80 grain Speer Hot Cor load as well.
Best of luck with it!
Stillhunter
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I would definitely get some 80 grain also.
If you're not reloading, you'll have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best. The price of said ammo means nothing. Neither does the brand.
As mentioned, the bullet matters. Most(used to be all of 'em, but isn't absolute any more.) under 80 grain bullets are varmint bullets and are not suitable for deer sized game.
Each kid will have to sight in for his or herself too.
As mentioned, the bullet matters. Most(used to be all of 'em, but isn't absolute any more.) under 80 grain bullets are varmint bullets and are not suitable for deer sized game.
Each kid will have to sight in for his or herself too.
If your not reloading, I'd suggest Federal 100gr. Hi Shock, or 100 gr. Rem Cor Lock.
If you are reloading, that's a whole other story there!!!
I reloaded Sierra 100gr. GameKings with Reloder 17. After sighting the scope in with the 100gr. Rem Coreloks the reloads were hitting about 6" higher at 200 yards.
If you are reloading, that's a whole other story there!!!
I reloaded Sierra 100gr. GameKings with Reloder 17. After sighting the scope in with the 100gr. Rem Coreloks the reloads were hitting about 6" higher at 200 yards.
bamaranger
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We bat this around on a regular basis concerning the .243. You might search some other threads in these forums.
Essentially there are two schools of thought, heavy bullet v. light bullet. There's a sub theory that includes the premium/bullet v. common cup/core bullet.
I'm a heavy bullet guy myself for .243 on deer and endorse the 100 gr Nosler Partion, which is usually considered a sort of premium slug. I believe Hornady offers the Partion in .243 as factory ammo, and surely others do as well.
I'm not sure you need a premium/bonded/partition slug from the .243 in 100 gr weight, but such bullet offers a bit of an edge on penetration with shots at odd angles and encountering larger bones.
You will hear from guys who use lighter, faster expanding slugs in .243 as well, very effectively. Say 70-90 grains. I don't doubt it a bit. Under good circumstances, picking your shots, unhurried and likely shooting from support, and a clear, unstartled anmimal, one of the lighter quick openers will be grim death on the rib cage of the typical whitetail. I
Whatever you pick, light or heavy, do not make the mistake of selecting a bullet made for varmint work, say 55- 70 grains. These are intended to "blow up" on groundhog and coyote sized critters and are not big game bullets.
We bat this around on a regular basis concerning the .243. You might search some other threads in these forums.
Essentially there are two schools of thought, heavy bullet v. light bullet. There's a sub theory that includes the premium/bullet v. common cup/core bullet.
I'm a heavy bullet guy myself for .243 on deer and endorse the 100 gr Nosler Partion, which is usually considered a sort of premium slug. I believe Hornady offers the Partion in .243 as factory ammo, and surely others do as well.
I'm not sure you need a premium/bonded/partition slug from the .243 in 100 gr weight, but such bullet offers a bit of an edge on penetration with shots at odd angles and encountering larger bones.
You will hear from guys who use lighter, faster expanding slugs in .243 as well, very effectively. Say 70-90 grains. I don't doubt it a bit. Under good circumstances, picking your shots, unhurried and likely shooting from support, and a clear, unstartled anmimal, one of the lighter quick openers will be grim death on the rib cage of the typical whitetail. I
Whatever you pick, light or heavy, do not make the mistake of selecting a bullet made for varmint work, say 55- 70 grains. These are intended to "blow up" on groundhog and coyote sized critters and are not big game bullets.
