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Berger 95 gr VLD hunting, Nosler 95 gr Partition or Nosler 95 gr BT
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<blockquote data-quote="WyoMountainMule" data-source="post: 1168973" data-attributes="member: 37481"><p>I have used the factory loaded Nosler 95 gr CT Ballistic Silvertip (which is a ballistic tip with a special coating) to kill an antelope (~250 yds) and a mule deer (~200 yds). The rifle used was a factory 243 Win, 1:10 twist.</p><p></p><p>I have used the Berger 95 VLD Hunting to kill an antelope (502 yds) and a whitetail (424 yds). The rifle used was a 243 AI, 1:8 twist, 3330 fps. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I felt the Berger bullets did a better job on that size of game. I have put together a new 243 Win, 1:9 twist based around the Berger 95 VLD. I am in the process of working a load for it and will try to post a thread sometime when I am further along. </p><p></p><p>All that being said, I have killed more deer and antelope with an 80 gr soft point and have never had anything to complain about. Deer and antelope are small and not overly robust. Your bullet choice should be based around how you like to hunt and what ranges you intend to shoot. If you are sticking with 300 yds or less, go with something easier to load, as I have found the 95 Bergers to be a little finicky (worth it to me though.....)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WyoMountainMule, post: 1168973, member: 37481"] I have used the factory loaded Nosler 95 gr CT Ballistic Silvertip (which is a ballistic tip with a special coating) to kill an antelope (~250 yds) and a mule deer (~200 yds). The rifle used was a factory 243 Win, 1:10 twist. I have used the Berger 95 VLD Hunting to kill an antelope (502 yds) and a whitetail (424 yds). The rifle used was a 243 AI, 1:8 twist, 3330 fps. Overall, I felt the Berger bullets did a better job on that size of game. I have put together a new 243 Win, 1:9 twist based around the Berger 95 VLD. I am in the process of working a load for it and will try to post a thread sometime when I am further along. All that being said, I have killed more deer and antelope with an 80 gr soft point and have never had anything to complain about. Deer and antelope are small and not overly robust. Your bullet choice should be based around how you like to hunt and what ranges you intend to shoot. If you are sticking with 300 yds or less, go with something easier to load, as I have found the 95 Bergers to be a little finicky (worth it to me though.....) [/QUOTE]
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