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What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« on: October 17, 2007, 02:45:24 PM »
I could be brain dead here. I thought I asked this before. I went through back posts and can not find where I did. Anyways I will be forced to hunt with a 243 this White Tail season. What is the best factory ammo for White Tails? I am maybe thinking 100 grain Hornady BTSP. Or maybe Remington Coreloks. Please let me know what you like. I am coming up on time to sight my rifle in on a deer ammo. Thanks in advance Dale.
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2007, 02:51:51 PM »
Dale

I like the 100gr federal fusions.

Inexpensive and work well
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2007, 02:53:57 PM »
The only 243 round I will use is the Fusion 95gr. Very effective and always get a pass thru and have never lost a deer. I also stay away from the shoulder on whitetail as to not spoil any meat. If you haven't ever tried the Fusion give it a try. Totally awesome.
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 03:02:04 PM »
Dale, if you're already shooting the Win Supreme Ballistic Silvertips in the rifle, you would be wise to shoot the same bullet due to the coating they leave in the bore. Nosler has the 95gr Supreme ammo on sale for $24.95 if you want to give it a shot. ;)

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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2007, 03:14:14 PM »
Ok guy's you better sit down for this. Are you sitting? For one reason or another. Most times I never saw a buck. I have saw a few in my time in the woods but never got a good shot. There was one season I counted like 22 doe in one day and no bucks. I hope this is the year I finally get a buck. What ticks me off is I have been hunting many years. ( I did miss about 10 or 12 years of hunting though ) I have yet to get my first buck or doe for that matter. There is no reason whats so ever that if I see one I can kill it without a problem. I guesse I am jinxed. My brother also hunted many years and never got one. I nearly got one about 5 years ago. It was a 12 point by the time I pulled the rifle up he crested the hill. There were other hunters watching the field and they got him when he ran into it. I feel like I am wasting my time but I will get one before I die. I really don't care what the rack is like anymore.  Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2007, 03:18:00 PM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on October 17, 2007, 03:02:04 PM
Dale, if you're already shooting the Win Supreme Ballistic Silvertips in the rifle, you would be wise to shoot the same bullet due to the coating they leave in the bore. Nosler has the 95gr Supreme ammo on sale for $24.95 if you want to give it a shot. ;)

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Thanks Tim I will look into them. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2007, 03:21:42 PM »
This is your year Dale, I somehow know that. Walk slow and quiet and look around a lot. And do not wait for a big one, get the first legal one you see and can shoot and the others will come....<><....:)
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2007, 03:31:57 PM »
Quote from: MSP Ret on October 17, 2007, 03:21:42 PM
This is your year Dale, I somehow know that. Walk slow and quiet and and look around a lot. And do not wait for a big one, get the first legal one you see and can shoot and the others will come....<><....:)
Boy I hope you are right. I have done what you have said for years and all I have seen was does. The thing is I am set up for long range. I have a Mueller 8.5x25x44 scope on my rifle now. It would be a bad set up in the woods even turned down to the lowest power. That is why I am thinking I need to hunt the same fields I have all summer for Groundhogs. I have saw many deer through out the summer in these fields. I know the ranges and if I see one I do know just the hold over. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2007, 04:02:41 PM »
You'll break the ice this year Dale. Good luck and shoot straight
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2007, 04:07:00 PM »
GOT DOE PERMITS??  cant eat horns
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2007, 04:08:41 PM »
No like an idiot I did not apply for doe tags this year. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2007, 04:12:23 PM »
fed premium 100gr gameking SPBT.    That load has worked on a lot of deer for me and my sister
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2007, 04:16:27 PM »
I'm not sure if anyone has made anyhting better than  Remington core loct. If they shoot in your rifle use em. And deer aren't that tough of a critter a .243 is plenty.
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2007, 04:43:16 PM »
Dale,
You need to drive down US Highway 290 from Austin to Fredricksburg, Tx. I guarantee you will get a deer of some sort on your front bumper.
One of my brother's neighbors got 4 on a trip to Sanderson. He shot 2 near Sanderson and got one going each way with the front of his Suburban. ;D
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2007, 04:47:43 PM »
That is another thing that blows my mind. If you were to take a ride down I 70 during deer season. You would see a dead one every mile or so on the side of the hi way. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2007, 02:26:29 AM »
WMU 2A and WMU 2B have plenty of Doe tags
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2007, 04:51:12 AM »
OK Dale, check out what ironduke has posted and apply...shoot that doe and enjoy good eating....<><....:)
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2007, 04:56:06 AM »
Dale, Good Luck! I hope you kill a big one
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2007, 05:13:22 AM »
Dale, there is a buck out there with your name on it!


Sorry, but this one (Blacktail) is on the West side of the Island, outside my window yesterday...

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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2007, 05:53:08 AM »
That is a great picture and must be nice to see outside your window OR-E-Gun Bill, thanks for sharing.

Dale now the only question is where to shoot him. I always like a neck shot but I would think right between the D and A in "DALE" and drop about 4" and you would have a wall hanger for Pennsylvania and some meat on the table as well...keep this picture in your mind but shoot the first legal deer you see that offers you a good positive killing shot....<><....:)
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2007, 07:39:44 AM »
Not sure that one would be legal in PA, don't you have to have four points on one side to be legal up there? Or is that only in certain counties?
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2007, 09:23:44 AM »
Bill, I have not hunted in PA in years but I think you are correct and they may have a point rule of some sort now unless you get an antlerless tag....<><....:)
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2007, 11:38:29 AM »
Now back to the quest ;)
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2007, 11:42:05 AM »
I don't know what happened during my post, I have used both Hornady 100gr. light mags and Winchester 95 gr. Ballistic tips in the past.  Both work well.  Check to see which one your rifle likes the best.
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2007, 12:45:59 PM »
Quote from: OR-E-Gun Bill on October 18, 2007, 05:13:22 AM
Dale, there is a buck out there with your name on it!


Sorry, but this one (Blacktail) is on the West side of the Island, outside my window yesterday...

Bill
Bill I have to say after a long day at work. I come home to check out what is on GBO. I nearly fell out of my chair that is funny. Thanks I hope they stamp alot of them with my name so I know wich ones are mine. GB you are correct that buck would not be legal. It does depend on the area you hunt in. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2007, 01:01:08 PM »
the dale deer. what states are they in and are the legal in all states?  ;D but anyways in my 243 handi i had i used the hornaday light magnum and i think it was 100 bullet. you might want to check because i don't quite remember. all the listed above and the fusions will be good also
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2007, 01:10:31 PM »
30.06man If you or anyone else find a Dale deer. It is only meant for me only. If after seeing one you have to notify me rite away and arrange first class air tickets to said state for me to hunt the Dale deer. ;D ;D :D
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #27 on: October 18, 2007, 01:13:37 PM »
Ok I will settel for coach or maybe I could just hitch hike. Dale
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #28 on: October 18, 2007, 01:47:31 PM »
Dale try these i used one out of a superlight on a buck at about 140 yrds bang flop!!!!!!

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/centerfire/premier_scirocco_bonded.asp
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Re: What factory 243 ammo for White Tails?
« Reply #29 on: October 18, 2007, 02:04:37 PM »
The standard Remington Core-Lokts are outstanding and cheap.  Right now Remingtion has a $5.00 a box rebate on them.
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