6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[bigsky_hunter]

Has anyone ever tried loading reduced loads for a .243 for hunting purposes? Rifle, load, results on game? Trying to decide if it’s worth tracking down different powders.

 

[The Guide]

Has anyone ever tried loading reduced loads for a .243 for hunting purposes? Rifle, load, results on game? Trying to decide if it’s worth tracking down different powders.

I've used the Hornady Custom Lite loads in 7mm-08 for my son. Killed well and held good groups. Might be worth checking out the 243 version before you chase down new components.

Jay

Hornady Custom Lite 243 Winchester Ammo 87 Grain Hornady SST (Super

Hornady Custom Lite ammunition provides reduced recoil and muzzle blast from standard cartridges, and puts the fun back into shooting for kids, women,...

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[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Has anyone ever tried loading reduced loads for a .243 for hunting purposes? Rifle, load, results on game? Trying to decide if it’s worth tracking down different powders.

6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

That a factory painted stock or an aftermarket? Bell and Carlson.

rokslide.com

 

[bigsky_hunter]

I've used the Hornady Custom Lite loads in 7mm-08 for my son. Killed well and held good groups. Might be worth checking out the 243 version before you chase down new components.

Jay

Hornady Custom Lite 243 Winchester Ammo 87 Grain Hornady SST (Super

Hornady Custom Lite ammunition provides reduced recoil and muzzle blast from standard cartridges, and puts the fun back into shooting for kids, women,...

www.midwayusa.com

Thanks I’ll look into that. Up in Canada so not as much availability for ammo/powder though

 

[bigsky_hunter]

Lo and behold they’re available up here. Should do the trick to get brass as well.