Win 243

[Art 20]

Found a deal on a Winchester 243 model 70 today that I couldn't pass up. Never owned a 243 before. This one takes only super shorts. I see quite a few options on ammo for this gun. I'll be using it for deer up to about 300 yards. Any advice on what grain to go with? I'm leaning toward 95 grain for knock-down power but looks like a lighter load shoots a little flatter of course. Anyone care to share your experience with this one?

[charlie caller 3,654]

The 95s especially the Hornady sst work very well,and with the extra grunt of the ssm will be a good deer killing bullet, if you are going to reload for it,the Sierra 85gn hpbt are a superb deer bullet too.

[Art 20]

Thank you Charlie.

[charlie caller 3,654]

you are welcome mate,good hunting

[Gloop 5]

Of course it also depends on what twist the barrel is as to which grain is going to be best.

[Art 20]

I hadn't thought of that Gloop. Not proficient enough in ballistics I guess. That's one of the reasons I joined this forum. I think I'll order 3 or 4 different loads and spend some time on the firing range to see which suits best trajectory wise. Then I'll have to wait until next fall when the seasons back in to see if it has as much knock down power as I hope with deer. In the mean time I'll look for an opportunity to try it out on coyotes or bobcats.