.243 Ammo

[HandiMan]

I just bought a New Handi rifle in .243 with the laminate forearm and stock. I mounted a 6x18-50 scope on it(reach out n touch something). My question is I need some recommendations on ammo. I bought a box of Winchester CXP2 in 55 grain. this gun will mainly be used for chucks, coyote and deer. I plan on sighting in for 150-200 yards. Any advice...? :shock:

[Kingfish]

I don't know if your ammo with the 55grn bullets are coated or not but I suspect they are. For a new barrel, it might be better to shoot some inexpensive regular bullets to break-in the barrel and smooth it out a little. I have a older handi rifle in .243 with a bull barrel and it does Ok but the trigger on mine is still too stiff after a few years. I've heard that the newer ones have a better trigger pull. I reload ammo for mine and it is a little sensitive on some of the max loads out of the manuals. When I first bought mine I picked up a box of 80grn and 100grn Rem. and Win. ammo for break-in and empty cases.

Bill

[243tom]

My ultra varmint shoots Hornady ammo real well,,I don't reload as yet,,may not ever again,,but still save brass just in case.....anyway I've shot the 75gr hp and the 58 gr v max with as good as 1 inch 3 shot groups off bench at 100 yds.
Also bought 100 rounds from Cabelas when gun was new of 75 gr v max made by HSM,,Hunting Shack Manufacturing,,best group with that was 2 to 3 inches.
Polish your bore and chamber with bore paste,,I really think it helps,,as most guys here would likely agree.