Thread: 243 on deer

Originally Posted by Tentman

That's why I built a 6mm CM to replace a 6mm ARC, a fast twist and the boolits it enables are definitely an advantage over 400M or so . . . The 1:8 243 will be cool when there's some choice in factory ammo to suit it.

The 100gr Norma was always too hard. No expansion.

Originally Posted by TeRei

The 100gr Norma was always too hard. No expansion.

Probably why Tony Orman ,and others ,suggests hitting shoulder bones is best practise with the hundy grain loads

Originally Posted by TeRei

The 100gr Norma was always too hard. No expansion.

I would almost bet if put through a fast twist barrel it won't be too hard anymore... And those lovely 80-87grn loads that used to perform well ,suddenly become grenades