the best 243 win bullet

[Q_Sertorius]

I've searched and found some conflicting opinions, especially many years ago now before Nosler changed the way they made at least some of their Ballistic Tips. Is there any discernable difference between the 90gr and the 95gr today? It seems the 95gr is much more popular when talking about reloading, but the 90gr Ballistic Tip factory Nosler ammo is much more common, at least right now. I just ordered a case of the Nosler 90gr factory loaded ammo even though I have a ton of the 95gr to load because at well under $30 a box, it seemed like a no-brainer. Anyone have any relatively recent comparisons of the two? They will be used in various 10 twist barrels, so I thought the 90gr may have an even better chance of stabilizing well.

The 95-grain NBT does just fine in any 1:10” twist barrel I have seen. With no disrespect to the 95-TMK, I think the 95-NBT is *the bullet* for a 1:10” twist barrel. I’ve read that it was optimized for it. But, I have no firsthand experience with the 90-NBT.

 

[Rich M]

Their “issues” are deer dropping dead within 40 yards without leaving blood trails.

Cmon down and hunt with me. You cant see a cop car w the lights on at 40 yards.

The older bullets and shoulder shots have led many people on very long blood trails. 243 and 223 were very much undergunned a short time back in history. Most folks who shot 243 would upgrade as soon as they could.

 

[Rich M]

@jeffpenland123

There are some good bullets out there but you are not gonna get much blood out of a .243 hole unless it is low in the chest cavity.

A 350L throws a heavy bullet and will work well at 100 yds. Plenty of blood. Shoulder shoot em if you want drt. Slower expanding bullet will have exit hole - stay away from winchester 150 deer bullet.

If you are real sensitive, 357 mag rifle is good to 100 yds. A soft point might give 2 holes.