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Post by 72camaro on Aug 11, 2013 8:23:18 GMT -7
I was set on using the 58 grain ballistic 3925fps Hornady round because it is very flat shooting from 50 to 250yds. Would slower, soft lead tipped 80 grains be better on the pelts, but then it has more arch and my scope is a set and leave and use the mildots, not a nice Leupold dial it in scope.
I've seen some of the 58 grain .243 hits and some are pretty devastating on the pelts.
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Post by earthwalker on Aug 11, 2013 9:36:25 GMT -7
I wouldn't use a ballistic tip anything when shooting coyotes to save the pelts.
I know some will say it's okay but I'm not a good one to be telling anyone about reloading. I just can't keep all the ballistic's in my head and keep it all straight.
I've used .204's on coyote have had excellent results and then the next shot the coyote is almost laid wide open.
I would think a FMJ might be a good choice.
I know someone on here can answer your question better than me.
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Aug 11, 2013 11:29:01 GMT -7
I use the 52 or 53 gr Sierra Match Hollow Point Bullets in my 22-250. They perform well, with no exit. The Match HPs seem to expend all its energy upon entrance, turning the entrails into soup. I did have one exit, but it was a small hole about twice the diameter of the bullet, the shot was at 40 yards, and it was a face on shot, exited at the rear hind quarter.
I would use the ballistic tips on larger game animals, if you want to save hides.
My friend did use the Hornady Vmax in his 243, and had good results. He was shooting the 87 gr Vmax.
Good Luck
Gary
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Post by broper on Aug 11, 2013 16:19:11 GMT -7
The .243 is not good for coyotes. Send the rifle to me and I'll dispose of it for you!
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Post by earthwalker on Aug 12, 2013 9:01:54 GMT -7
Sierra Match Hollow Point Bullets are probably the easiest on hides we've found.
Thanks Gary I couldn't think of them the other day.
To much other stuff on my mind right now.
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Aug 12, 2013 10:39:00 GMT -7
earthwalker, no problem. You are right I have used a lot of bullets, and have found the Sierra Match HP's the best so far, next to FMJ for little pelt damage. But I wouldn't use a FMJ for nothing.
Gary
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Post by broper on Aug 12, 2013 13:47:26 GMT -7
Yeah, I've known of several guys that used FMJ's and they just pencil right through and the animal runs off to die somewhere else. There are several good varmint bullets for varmints. I'd give the berger's a try too. Eric is real happy with the 35 gr. .204 Berger. It puts them right down and no pelt damage.
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Post by 72camaro on Aug 12, 2013 20:19:33 GMT -7
We're talking .243, no new guns till flooring is finished, trust me on this one, so no 22-250, no .204's. I just bought .243 80 grain soft points and will sight in to see how they group. Bought 3 boxes since they were a good price so I'm hoping they group better than the Remington did and as well as the 58's ballistics did at one time.
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Post by broper on Aug 13, 2013 4:42:02 GMT -7
Yeah, I understand where you're coming from. I was just pointing out how the Berger works in another caliber so it would probably work in .243 also.
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Post by broper on Aug 16, 2013 14:55:56 GMT -7
Hey 72 camaro,
What's up? I haven't recieved a package from you yet!
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Post by 72camaro on Aug 17, 2013 6:04:59 GMT -7
Going shooting with one or two of my daughters this Monday and we'll see how the .243 shoots again, starting with the 58 fast grain and then moving onto the 80 grain. My oldest daughter from Idaho is up here and wants to go shooting along with my youngest that is home for a couple weeks from college. If it doesn't shoot like I want I'll get a new aftermarket barrel but I'm not exactly planning on getting rid of it. So don't wait too long by the mailbox Bob. But if it does show it will be about 2:30am in the morning if you do want to start waiting for it to show if I change my mind.  I do need a picture with the sling I got from Gary, I really like it. I've been looking at mounted bipods for doing the coyotes. Is that what most of you guys use, the tallest they got, somewhere in the 27" range for stability instead of the shooting sticks? I'm actually pretty good with the sticks if I'm in some sort of chair. |
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Post by broper on Aug 18, 2013 8:35:57 GMT -7
Oh man! So dissapointed, here I was all set to do you a BIG favor.
Bob
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Post by 72camaro on Aug 18, 2013 12:44:59 GMT -7
I just picked up the , up to 27", tall gun mounted bipod for it. With all the stuff the things gotta be close to 10lbs when loaded.
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Post by broper on Aug 19, 2013 5:12:36 GMT -7
Nice gun. I think if you experiment with different bullets, primers, powder ypou'l find one that works for your gun. Every gun is different and sometimes it takes a little experimenting and tinkering to find just the right combonation. All part of the fun. Give the Nosler Varmageddon and Berger bullets a try, when you can find them.
Bob
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Post by 72camaro on Oct 1, 2013 20:20:19 GMT -7
Going to set the .243 up for deer now with 95 grain Hornady SST's. Then after the deer drops I'm thinking about changing back to the 58's with a quick site in, or maybe just back down to the 80 grains that have been giving me .75" groups at 200yds and go for some coyotes. The 58's still aren't a bad pick with groupings around 1" at 200 yds. After I got my gun back from Remington it has been shooting crazy good. I'm going to take a stab in the dark that the 95graom SST's are a bit much for the pelts?
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