243 range fodder??

I have had great results with Speer 75 gr H.P. I have 4 different 243's with barrel lengths from 18" to 24" and they shoot well in all 4. Cheap to buy and work excellent on coyotes.
 
Savage 11...good results with 58, 65 , 75 V-max and 75gr hp. 58gr seem a bit light for hunting coyotes lots of pelt damage. Best results have been 65 and 75gr v-max 1-9.25 twist. Would think an 80 gr bullet would be about optimal with .243 velocities may be try the 87gr V-max best powders so far IMR 4320, IMR 4350 and Varget,
 
Ron AKA said:
Berger is the only manufacturer that publishes all the data required to make a good selection. See this Quick Reference Sheet, to get a handle on what each bullet requires for twist. You might be able to shoot those that are listed as a 1 in 9", as Berger rounds there recommendation to the next full inch. Try their Twist Rate Calculator to get a more exact recommendation on each of their bullets (from the drop down box), while entering your specific twist, temperature, elevation, and muzzle velocity. You can also check other manufacturers bullets if you have the BC and overall length. This bullet length database may be helpful with length.

The 75 grain V-Max is probably OK, but not the 100 grain unless it is a flat base.

For what it is worth, the most accurate .243 bullet I have found for my 12 twist 6BR is the Berger 68 grain Target Flat Base, over 34 grains of Varget, and a BR4 primer.
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Ron thanks for the links!!
I'm in the market (in the spring ) for a 6mm, for target/paper shooting, what would you recommend for barrel twist..etc. And maybe favorite manufacture...my budget ( before scoping) $2000.00.
Oh ya...new used, not a big thing to me...(I like old rifles, but new works too).
Thanks
B
 
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