What Bullet Weight For 243 Win.

[kingmt]

I just bought 2 Remington 770 243s. The specs for the first is: 22" 9 1/8" twist.

The second is: 20" 9 1/8" twist.

I would assume both would use the same bullet. What grain is best for this rifle?

 

[Funshooter45]

I would guess you are good to go for about any bullet weight. Mine is 9.5" and I know it will shoot the 105 gr just fine. I would guess you can go to the 115 gr as well if you want. I haven't even seen those and don't need them. I haven't loaded below 75 gr yet, that is plenty light for me.

 

[ralph2]

I have a Stevens model 200 in 243 and have had good results with Hornady V-max in 58 and 87 grain weights. Had nothing but trouble with Midways 55 grain dogtown bullets but don't think it is the weight that is the problem

 

[243winxb]

Best Bullet Weight for 243win is 80 to 85gr & IMR or H 4350

Great accuracy with 68gr to 90gr with a 1-10 twist.Its the length of the bullet that matters. Sierra & Berger list the twist that works best with the heavy/long bullets. If Sierra does not list a twist, the bullet will work in 1-10 or 9 1/8 twist.

#1570 6mm .243 Caliber (.243) 107 gr. HPBT Match (100 bullets)

Please Note!! This bullet requires a 1x7" to 1x8" twist barrel.

 

[DM~]

This RIGHT answer is, "what are you going to use the gun for?" Big game"? Targets"? Varmits"?

DM

 

[ranger335v]

Normal bullets for the .243 run from about 60 gr. up to 105 gr. If your barrel is good you should find a few in there that will work well but which depends on your rifle, not our guessing.