I’m thinking about 100 gr oryx for 243

[Dadandjames]

I’m debating on trying the 100 gr oryx in 243. I already have an accurate load for the 95 grain sst. But the oryx sounds promising. Any experience/ recipes you fellas have would be appreciated.

 

[Rich M]

Would be roughly the same as your other 100 gr soft point loads. Start a little light and work up.

 

[wildwilderness]

The only concern would be twist rate. If it’s a fast twist barrel should be fine

 

[S-3 ranch]

I shoot 150 oryx in 308 they’re awesome SP bullets
ladder load from hodgens book or siarra

 

[Dadandjames]

I appreciate the information. I guess my main concern though is will they open up enough on a whitetail to make a good wound channel?

 

[Choupique]

I dont have any experience with that particular load, but the oryx is pretty soft. It should open up just fine. I really like that bullet for deer.

 

[fshaw]

I chose them specifically to use in a 6x45 built on an older Sako Vixen action which has limited OAL due to action size. I’ve shot a couple whitetail bucks with that exact bullet with fine results and quite a bit less velocity than your 243 will produce. I would be confident with them on any deer sized game, great performance and both bucks died within sight. Small sample size but I’m more than satisfied. I hunt in the Adirondacks so shots are close. PM me if you’d like.