Author Topic: Bonded 243 Bullets (Read 521 times)

vernonp · « **on:** June 01, 2004, 07:10:17 AM »

I am getting ready to start reloading again and I am wanting to try some bonded bullets in the 243. preferably in the 85 or 90 grs. I would like to hear from anyone that has tried the Barnes 85 gr triple shock x or Swift Scirocco 90 gr bullets.-------People on this forum seem to really like the Nosler partitions in 243. In the 100 gr, after it looses the front third of the bullet that only leaves about 67 gr to do the penetrating. Thats why I thought these bonded lighter bullets at greater velocities would be the way to go. I'm worried about fouling though. I will appreciate your input.

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2004, 12:59:29 PM »

I've never tried the bullets you mention, so I can't help on that issue.
Just a point, however, the Nosler partitions don't generally loose the front third, it just folds back like any other hollow point/soft point bullet. The partition just guarantees you'll have a minimum of 67 grains (your numbers) in a worst case scenario. It's a little like having a solid that expands.

jhalcott · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2004, 01:10:07 PM »

HEY VERN,does it really matter how much weight goes out the far side of a deer? I personally do not like Nosler bullets,and 100 grain bullets acted like FMJ's in MY 6mm's.I went to 85 Seirra hp's and have not had any problems on deer.Plus the fact my trailing chores went to maybe 20 yards,mostly less, tells me I'm on the right track! The Barnes bullets fouled more in my Ruger than other bullets.They were not as accurate as the Sierra's so I never tried them on deer. What ever you try I hope it works for you, jh

vernonp · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2004, 01:51:18 PM »

jhalcott--------I have read so many good things about the Sierra bullet you mention that it will definitely be one of the first I load. I'm an old codger and have not reloaded in close to 25 yrs. but I'm retired now and plan on reloading and hunting a lot.---------Back when I was reloading the Sierra was the only bullet I would not consider. It had the reputation as a target bullet but was too lightly constructed for hunting.---------I remember reading a hunting story back then by Elmer Keith. He shot a pronghorn antelope at about 250 yds as I remember with a 225 or 250 gr Sierra from a 338 Win. magnum. The bullet did not penetrate and blew up on contact. At that distance I would have thought it would not have opened up at all. I did not expect everything to still be the same after all these years and it sounds like the improvements in the Sierra hunting bullets is one of the big changes.-----------No, I do not care about the weight of the bullet that exits., ( I laughed when I read that) But, as I recall not every deer is standing broad side so you can shoot him through both lungs. If Godzilla is quartering away from you where the bullet must go from the short ribs up through the lungs, will it do that. If it will, it will be my choice too.---------Thanks for your input vern

jhalcott · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2004, 03:44:18 PM »

I read some where about a person shooting a several hundred pound hog with his 243 At 200+yards.The 100 grain bullet entered the ham area and proceeded thru the pig and broke it's (the pig)neck.Breaking a few other bones along the way.This is over penetration to me.If he had shot a deer that only went 150-200#,it IS possible the slug might have came out the front shoulder.Yes the deer would be dead,but how far away did it run? I don't like arguing with any one about who killed MY deer. Been there,don't wanna go back. I've tried about every bullet made for the 6mm's.I've shot them as fast as I could and as accurate as I could , and keep going back to the Sierra 85 hp's.
Hope this helps, jh