RTreble
Well-Known Member
I've got a box of Sierra Gameking 90g FMJ for my .243. I was going to load them up as a deer round, but now starting to have doubts if they are suitable as they don't seem to be expanding. Have i bought the wrong bullet, is anybody else using them for game?
Sierra Website:
[h=1]6MM .243 CALIBER (.243) 90 GR. FMJBT[/h]For rifles, this 90 grain #1535 bullet was designed as a medium-velocity bullet to preserve valuable fur pelts. It has a heavy jacket that does not deform at medium velocities in varmints or small game, causing minimal damage to valuable furs. It can be used in the 6mm Remington and 243 Winchester. It may be used in magnum cartridges, like the 240 Weatherby Magnum, but it should be loaded to about 2700 fps to preserve valuable pelts.
Sierra Website:
[h=1]6MM .243 CALIBER (.243) 90 GR. FMJBT[/h]For rifles, this 90 grain #1535 bullet was designed as a medium-velocity bullet to preserve valuable fur pelts. It has a heavy jacket that does not deform at medium velocities in varmints or small game, causing minimal damage to valuable furs. It can be used in the 6mm Remington and 243 Winchester. It may be used in magnum cartridges, like the 240 Weatherby Magnum, but it should be loaded to about 2700 fps to preserve valuable pelts.