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The .243 Winchester cartridge is a popular choice among hunters and target shooters for its versatility, flat trajectory, and relatively mild recoil. Can it still put meat on the table? You bet. This guide provides an overview of the .243 cartridge, its history, and ballistics. We\u2019ll also briefly compare the .223 Remington and .308 Winchester cartridges and touch on considerations for selecting the best .243 ammo.<\/p>\n

Best 243 Ammo<\/h2>\n

From small vermin to medium game .243 Winchester remains one of the most versatile centerfire cartridges. Pair it with a classic model 70 Winchester rifle<\/a>, and you’ve got a deadly combination. That said, there are a few proven options out there that have found their way into our list of go-to cartridges. Here are our top picks for the best .243 ammo:<\/span><\/p>\n

Best\u00a0<\/b>243 Ammo For <\/b>Varmint Control: <\/b><\/h3>\n

Hornady Superformance Varmint 75-Grain V-Max<\/h4>\n
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Superformance Varmint delivers increases in velocity, accuracy, and range, with a flatter trajectory, and devastating terminal results.<\/p><\/div>\n

The perfect companion for varmint hunting. Load up Hornady’s 75 Grain V-MAX<\/a> bullet for pinpoint accuracy when you need it. Featuring precision-made brass cases, Boxer primers, and the quality you’ve come to expect from a legendary brand. Plus, they’ll cycle in your AR-10, assuming it’s chambered for .243 Win.<\/p>\n

The cartridge has a muzzle energy of 2,134 foot-pounds and a muzzle velocity of 3,580 FPS. There’s also a screaming 58-grain version if speed matters more than stopping power for your varmint-hunting needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.243 Win<\/td>\nPoly<\/td>\n75gr<\/td>\n3,580 FPS<\/td>\n2,134 FT LBS<\/td>\n3,254 FPS\/1,764 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,953 FPS\/1,452 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,672 FPS\/1,189 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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Federal Power-Shok Varmint 80-Grain SP<\/h4>\n
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Affordable, reliable, and consistent. Federal Power-Shok Varmint 80-Grain SP puts varmints down and keeps them down.<\/p><\/div>\n

Technically, these rounds are designed for hunting whitetail deer. While the standard version performs well in that application, these lighter grain weight variants are better suited for varmints. That\u2019s because of their great expansion and overall reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federal .243 80-grain cartridge<\/span><\/a>s have brass casings and jacketed soft-point bullets. They boast 1,970 foot-pounds of muzzle energy and a muzzle velocity of 3,330 FPS. They are also reloadable if you need a hobby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.243 Win<\/td>\nJSP<\/td>\n300gr<\/td>\n3,330 FPS<\/td>\n1,970 FT LBS<\/td>\n3,051 FPS\/1,654 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,790 FPS\/1,382 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,543 FPS\/1,148 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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Best <\/b>243 Ammo For Deer <\/b>Hunting:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Federal Power-Shok 100-Grain SP<\/h4>\n
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Federal Power-Shok 100-Grain SP offers solid accuracy and power at an affordable price.<\/p><\/div>\n

100-Grains of rapidly expanding jacketed hollow point power. Federal Power-Shok<\/a> is designed with the whitetail deer hunter in mind. <\/span>Flat-shooting and fast-moving, this .243 Winchester load is formidable and relatively inexpensive, ideal for taking midsize game such as deer.<\/p>\n

The cartridge has a muzzle energy of 1,945 foot-pounds and a muzzle velocity of 2,960 FPS. The brass cartridges are reloadable, and the primers are non-corrosive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.243 Win<\/td>\nSP<\/td>\n100gr<\/td>\n2,960 FPS<\/td>\n1,945 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,697 FPS\/1,615 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,448 FPS\/1,331 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,213 FPS\/1,087 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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\n 243 - 100 Grain PP - Winchester Super-X - 20 Rounds <\/div>\n
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