Non Lead 100gr Bullets for .243 1:10" twist rifles

[Edinburgh Rifles]

We now have not one, but two 100gr 6mm Bullets that stabilise in a standard 1:10” twist .243
We present the Fox Classic Hunter 6mm 100gr for the UK market.

Stocks of reloading components available soon
Ammunition available Q4 2021

In addition to the already available Peregrine VRG3 in 100gr 6mm
Loaded factory ammunition available (we are waiting for retail packaging but ammo is ready to go)
Reloading components available now


We now have deer legal non lead ammo for all .224 centrefire cartridges, Scottish deer legal ammo for .243 and all other cartridges available off the shelf or to order

Drop us an email with any enquiries

Sales@ersg.com
07851 011 085

 

[hendrix's rifle]

Just curious and slightly off topic, why not box's of 100?

 

[Acm]

Just curious and slightly off topic, why not box's of 100?

if your doing load development it is prohibitively and unnecessarily expensive to buy in hundreds.

 

[Heym SR20]

If these work as well as Fox bullets do in the bigger calibres - ie accurate, good penetration, but lethal damage with a nice clean carcass - and there is no reason to think that they won’t, I cannot but help feel they will breath new life into the 243.

I like the 243 - it’s a low recoiling and nice to shoot cartridge. But over the years I have found that with conventional lead bullets they either cause a lot of mess on smaller deer, or fail to adequately penetrate especially if you don’t go behind the shoulder.

I expect with the 100gn Fox bullets the 243 will again be a very useful all round deer and vermin cartridge.

 

[JockStalk]

Well done Ed, fox are great bullets and this will open up a new lease of life for the humble 243/ other 6mm rifles.
80gr fox are excellent in my 243 already, and heavier fox work really well in other chamberings also with much less carcass damage than lead.
Kill deer well and accurate.
I am a convert, but will admit to a cupboard full of 105Amax (just in case)

 

[borbal]

What are the bullets made of Ed?

 

[Steff]

Wow, the 6mm 100gn. isn't even listed on the Fox HP yet.

 

[Steff]

What are the bullets made of Ed?

Copper-zinc alloy.

 

[borbal]

Copper-zinc alloy.

Otherwise known as brass?

 

[Steff]

Otherwise known as brass?

Technically speaking - yes. Judging by their colour I would guess that the zinc content is below 20% though.

 

[borbal]

Well.... we will no doubt revisit this thread again once winter comes...

 

[MAH]

Fox Classic Hunter 6mm 100gr

Hi Ed. How much does a box cost (posted)?
M.

 

[User00040]

If these work as well as Fox bullets do in the bigger calibres - ie accurate, good penetration, but lethal damage with a nice clean carcass - and there is no reason to think that they won’t, I cannot but help feel they will breath new life into the 243.

I like the 243 - it’s a low recoiling and nice to shoot cartridge. But over the years I have found that with conventional lead bullets they either cause a lot of mess on smaller deer, or fail to adequately penetrate especially if you don’t go behind the shoulder.

I expect with the 100gn Fox bullets the 243 will again be a very useful all round deer and vermin cartridge.

No need for the 100 grain copper bullet really, the .243 with a 80 grain copper bullet will be my choice once (not if) the law changes.

Good for seeing out the twilight of the deer law though!

I suspect many rifles (especially those shooting down-loaded ammunition that some are so fond of) never made the required muzzle velocity or muzzle energy required.

Unsurprising as the energy requirements were lifted from factory data and loading manuals of the era, well known to be a tad optimistic!

 

[imnotrucknut]

Do they stabilize in a 20inch barrel ed

 

[Steff]

Do they stabilize in a 20inch barrel ed

You should be asking for the twist, not the barrel length.

 

[imnotrucknut]

You should be asking for the twist, not the barrel length.

I know about the twist thanks.
Wanting to know if they perform in a 20 inch barrel.

 

[Steff]

I know about the twist thanks.
Wanting to know if they perform in a 20 inch barrel.

Aha, I see.

 

[jon15]

Will there be any noticeable difference in real world usage compared to the 80grain Fox?

 

[MikeZZZ]

I know about the twist thanks.
Wanting to know if they perform in a 20 inch barrel.

They might - but like any other bullets you need to fire them through your barrel to see if they will group adequately. Every barrel is different. Twist is the critical factor re stabilisation - but after that it is matching the components of the load to suit your rifle.

 

[imnotrucknut]

They might - but like any other bullets you need to fire them through your barrel to see if they will group adequately. Every barrel is different. Twist is the critical factor re stabilisation - but after that it is matching the components of the load to suit your rifle.

Ed has said they stabilise in 1/10 twist.im assuming he's tested them and maybe in a 20 inch barrel I can play around with powder and seating depth. Thanks