243 non lead

[rwade545]

As times have moved on and lead free alternative are continuing to enter the market I was wondering what people now reccomended or using and what is stabilising in what twist rate.
Looking to start reloading non lead alternatives for a 243 1:10 twist.
Thanks
( I already reload for multiple other calibres including lead free in my 6.5mm)

 

[Ludders]

I’m in he same position as you. I’m also really interested to see responses

 

[long_range_rob]

Barnes 80gn TTSX good accuracy and terminal ballistics

 

[Hairysausagefingers]

Or the TSX at 85gn. Both v accurate in my 1:10
Big jump to the kands though.

 

[Quarrybank]

Used Fox 80 gn when I had 243 to good effect on Roe.

 

[Stumpy2]

A colleague regularly takes reds cleanly with 80 grain Fox factory loads

 

[devon deer stalker]

Barnes 80gn TTSX good accuracy and terminal ballistics

It's what I use now, from roe to stags does the job

 

[Heym SR20]

As others have said a 75 or 80gn Fox, Peregrine, TTSX all work very well on pretty much any UK deer.

If you are shooting deer, other than Roe, in Scotland you will need a 100gn bullet.

Most 100gn long pointy bullets won’t stabilise in a 1 in 10” twist 243.

Peregrine do a 100gn VRG3 bullet. It’s a flat nose brush busting bullet, but it does shoot well and accurately in a 1 in 10” twist 243. And it hits hard. Because of its shape its BC is not too clever so its not a 300 yard plus bullet, but with 200yards it hits very hard.

If you don’t need to shoot a 100gn because of Scottish legislation, stick with an 80gn - will shooter flatter and have more energy.

 

[Brighty3006]

Peregrine 100 grain. Used them on Scottish Hinds. Worked great. All at 170- 200 yards

 

[Magnificent 7]

80grain yewtree tlr I’ve used them out to 250m without any change in shot placement dropped instantly awesome bullets if your reloading

 

[Magnificent 7]

 

[Stalker62]

Usual caveats apply.

The above load is the result of my work ups, and for my rifle.

 

[rwade545]

80grain yewtree tlr I’ve used them out to 250m without any change in shot placement dropped instantly awesome bullets if your reloading
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Did you get the TLR to stabilise in a 1:10? Reccmendation on web site is for 1:8 twist rate. I use them in my 6.5 so would be an option if they stabilise in the .243.

 

[rwade545]

Any one tried the 75grain perigine vlr 4?
Thanks

 

[Magnificent 7]

Did you get the TLR to stabilise in a 1:10? Reccmendation on web site is for 1:8 twist rate. I use them in my 6.5 so would be an option if they stabilise in the .243.

Yes they sound i tried the starting load fifty thou off the lands as per base figures given and it was accurate straight out the box.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Any one tried the 75grain perigine vlr 4?
Thanks

We run them in factory form oover N140
They push 3300fps and they don't break up

 

[Heym SR20]

Any one tried the 75grain perigine vlr 4?
Thanks

Yes - shoot well in my old Heym SR20 with a 1 in 10 and a bit inch twist 243.

Terminal effect very good as well. Only used on Roe, would not hesitate to use on bigger deer in England.

 

[JockStalk]

Fox 80 grain and TTSX 80 grain do the job

 

[cjm1066]

Sorry both BASC and BDS think we haven't suitable non-lead bullets for 243

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Sorry both BASC and BDS think we haven't suitable non-lead bullets for 243

not any more
They have both tested 100gr Peregrine since July 2002