Savage Axis 243 ammo question

[blackburn11]

Hey guys new to the forum here, just a question here. I recently picked up a Savage Axis in .243 I plan on using it it for coyote/deer hunting. What do all the Savage shooters use for coyote rounds? So far I have purchased
Federal American Eagle
Varmint & Eagle Predator 75gr JHP
Hornady Superformance
Varmint 75gr V-Max
Just wondering what else I should try with this rifle, thanks

 

[walihntr]

My savage 243 loves federal ammo, 80gr PowerShot and 95gr fusion. It won't group superformance.

 

[nomad 68]

As with any new rifle , you have to shoot different weights and manufacturers ammo until you find the best results.

 

[horseman2]

Since so many Savage Axis are sold as a combo with an "inexpensive" scope that will not take much adjustment experimenting with factory loads should be done one brand at a time.
Once you are dialed in for minute of coyote stick with that brand.
Planning on switching to a different load for deer? You may find it advantageous to find a good load for deer (95 or 100 grains) and use that on coyotes too.
The combo scopes are great for beginners but will not take a lot of adjustment and are suitable for one load. When it craps out you can upgrade.

Hope I am not reading too much in to the post but "new" and "Axis" triggered a response.

 

[blackburn11]

No that's great, thank you! I understand about sighting and sticking to one kind of ammo. I was just asking to see what kind of personal experiences people have had with this rifle so I can purchase a few different rounds and get the best shot groups

 

[franktank]

As with any new rifle , you have to shoot different weights and manufacturers ammo until you find the best results.

This if you don't reload ^^^^

 

[saskgunowner101]

As with any new rifle , you have to shoot different weights and manufacturers ammo until you find the best results.

One thing I might add is, if you find factory ammunition that shoots great, see if they have more of the same lot #'s at the store and buy up a ton of it. Just as gun powder may vary from lot to lot, so might ammunition. Just my opinion anyways.

 

[cdn1canhunt]

try hornady superformance

 

[ljones]

I have used Federal Fusion with success in different calibers including .243

 

[blasted_saber]

Every individual rifle shoots every bullet differently. No one can answer this question. You have to buy ammo and see what shoots best in your gun.

 

[cdn1canhunt]

If you don't reload. It will be to the detriment of finding your most accurate rifle cartridge

 

[acb_ye]

All they say, plus the Federal Ballistic Tip Varmint 55 gr if you plan to hunt coyotes. It's very flat, and accurate on my Savage 11.

 

[Trapper79]

I've loaded Barnes 62gr Varmint Grenade in my Savage .243
Shoots good and with good results. Saves the fur so you can skin it out with minimal pelt damage.