handi 243 1:10 twist load help

[camsdaddy]

I recently purchased a 243 ultra handi rifle with a 1:10 twist. I  have heard that this rifle does not stabalize the 100 gr bullets well. I am wondering if anyone has data on maybe the 85gr btsp or any other load they have had luck with. I am wanting to tune this to be a really accurate yote/deer gun and just looking for someplace to begin development. I am open to suggestions

[aulrich]

My 243 ultra does stabilize 100 gr loads, but I to was reluctant to try 100 grain bullets.  By definition 1/10 should handle everything up to 100 grains.  I am not sure where the twist thing came up but there are guys who say they had key holes in the target.  

For me there are three big game bullets to try out Barnes 85 triple shock, Nosler 85 or 95 partitions (have not decided yet probably 95), and the Sierra 85 hpbt.  I should also try 100 gr Hornadys.

The Barnes are first on my list because they have a balance of good expansion and great penetration. I shot a small doe this past fall with plain 100 gr loads.  The load shreaded her lungs but at the range that I was at there should have been an exit wound.  The Barnes I hope will give me that exit wound.

[Badnews Bob]

I've never had a problem with 100gr loads in my .243 handi, Oddly enuff it shoots hornady 100gr RN the best of the heavy rounds, It reaaly shoot the hornady 58gr V Maxes well also you may want to try some of them for  yotes.

[aulrich]

Another bullet to try for coyotes is the 60 gr Sierra HP, it has worked well with he few that I have shot with it this year.  One thing I have found is that the handi's are a real good predator gun.