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Offline LeafAngel

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100 gr. bullets in .243 Win. Handi?
« on: May 28, 2005, 02:36:29 AM »
I'm considering a NEF Ultra Varmint Rifle in .243 Win.(SB2-843). I see that these rifles in .243 Win. have a 1 in 10" rate of twist.

How do they shoot 100 gr. bullets? Is the 1 in 10" twist adequate for heavier bullets or are they more suited for lighter wts.?

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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2005, 03:15:51 AM »
Welcome Leaf, In my opinion the 1 in 10 twist is about right for 100gr bullets, but I have better luck with 85 grain bullets, I use Sierra
 85 gr HPBT'S  1/4 inch gtoups. Datil
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2005, 10:50:31 AM »
Mine shoots the 100gr Federal Classics real good!!

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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2005, 11:51:56 AM »
The Speer boataails are long-range tack-drivers.
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2005, 12:36:03 PM »
Except for the federals and pet loads?  Favorite powder for the 243?  I have the Sierra 85gr BTHP and a box of the Barnes Triple X on the way.

Want to get a head start with the Sierra loads and hunt with the Barnes if possible.
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2005, 02:02:14 PM »
Mine shoots the hornady round nose real well at least to 100yrds I don't normally shoot futher anyway, alsso likes the 58gr V Maxes. 8)
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2005, 03:20:20 PM »
Welcome Aboard:D

Mine shoots the 95grain Nosler/Combined Technologies Ballistic SilverTips pretty good......not bad for just breaking the barrel in and shooting as fast as I could with it...the accuracy potintial is there...I just gotta find the time to get out and shoot it... :oops:

This one is 3 shots together on the line and 2 shots below...all the large squares are 1"..the small light blue grid squares are .10"..







Here's from my range report...on my 30-06 and this 243 24" bull barrel...the powder was Reloader 22... new Remington nickle cases...Remington 9-1/2 primers.. ...http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=62494&start=0#img_1834

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Well with that group...it was back to the 243 Ultra Varmint...and my handloads...my forearm...was starting to get sloppyloose......and I needed to head home...so I switched the barrel off my custom stocked frame...and put it on the same one as it was fitted for from NEF and the 30-06 Ultra Comp...and commenced firing...the next 4 groups is as fast as I could pull the trigger and load and set...all done in 3-4 minutes...they aren't as good as I wanted...but I was more interested in function for them and testing...I have 4 different power weights...and used a CT ballistic ST at 95grains...just love those bullets...anyway...here they are..oh...the range master fired a couple off hand shots at my target...he liked the 243 very much...and is a pretty good shot...


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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2005, 03:44:20 PM »
since i have never seen a 1 in. groundhog i think those groups would be just fine for me :-D  :-D  :-D  :-D
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2005, 04:43:11 PM »
Mine likes 100 gr Speer boat tails also. I don't have a pic of a 100 yd target but it was almost as good as this from 50.


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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2005, 06:16:40 PM »
I cant get pictures to work so here is a link about my .243 with 100 grain remington core-lokt...

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=21278
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2005, 04:18:59 AM »
Thanks Guys!!!! :D

I'm gonna pick one of these rifles up soon! When I'm done playin' with it I plan on makin' it a gift to a young fella (13 yr old)who I've known and hunted with for a couple of years. We've hunted wild hogs together and he's used an uncle's Rem. 788 in .243. He's also expressed some interest in huntin' some groundhogs so I thought a Handi Rifle in the same caliber might fit him well for both. He's a really well behaved and honorable young man. Unfortunately, that's a rare thing around here these days. Thought I would reward him for his good behavior. :wink:

Thanks again!

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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2005, 07:32:48 AM »
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The local gunstore owner just loaded some 85gr Branes triple shock up for his daughter to hunt wild hogs.

She got a 200lb hog with one shoulder shot.  He dropped in his tracks.  Total pass through.  He said he thought the Barnes was overkill but she wanted them.

I figure if they will blow through the shoulders of a 200lb hog it ought to do anything on any deer I ever see.  Might be the ticket if I happen to see a black bear about 300lbs or less too.
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2005, 10:01:23 AM »
I shoot 95 gr nosler ballistic tips in my .243 handi and I get under an inch groups.
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2005, 11:16:23 AM »
As I've stated before, Sierra 85 grain BTHP bullets help provide me with  optimum downrange performance in my .243 Handi.
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