The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

Jseime · January 7, 2007, 11:09 PM

When shooting coyotes and smaller game with a .243 you should switch to a lighter bullet.

The heavy bullets 85 grains and up are generally constructed heavier for larger game such as deer. To get the best performance youll have to find a lighter bullet that your particular gun likes.

I shot some 75 grainers in my .243 but it was an old remington model 742 and wasnt quite accurate enough for really small targets at a couple hundred yards.

January 7, 2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Jseime Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,775	When shooting coyotes and smaller game with a .243 you should switch to a lighter bullet. The heavy bullets 85 grains and up are generally constructed heavier for larger game such as deer. To get the best performance youll have to find a lighter bullet that your particular gun likes. I shot some 75 grainers in my .243 but it was an old remington model 742 and wasnt quite accurate enough for really small targets at a couple hundred yards. __________________ I love the smell of fresh shotgun in the morning.