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 Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/13/19 08:19 PM
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soonersorlaters
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Anyone using this load for deer? Curious as to effectiveness of the 87 grain bullet under the lighter powder load.
I know it and the 30-06 125 grain are very fun shooting from the bench.
Last edited by soonersorlaters; 11/13/19 08:20 PM.
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/13/19 08:30 PM
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redchevy
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Ive used 110 grainers out of a 270 that worked very well.
When using reduced ammo I try to keep my shot distances 100 yards and in and like always try to keep the placement as perfect as possible.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/13/19 10:17 PM
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roushmanf150
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My son has shot them and killed many hogs and a few deer with no issues, all 100yds or less tho. I also reload him some 'light' loads and no issues taking down game, but yes with good shot placement.
I'd rather be up a tree
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/14/19 02:15 AM
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Sneaky
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We’ve used it a few times with no issues.
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/14/19 01:30 PM
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exoticbob
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My wife killed a cull axis with that round at about 90 yards. Did not exit but dropped him and expired him quickly. Typical plastic tip internal damage. I see it as a good kid/wife round up to 200 yrds. Good for target shooting as well. Some of those youth or compact rifles can be pretty light weight.
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/18/19 01:56 PM
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Jasb
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My son has killed several deer and hogs with them and no issues.
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Re: Hornady .243 Custom Lite
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11/20/19 11:44 PM
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BigBucky2014
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My son use the Hornady Lite loads in .270 for 7 years. Shot several deer and hogs. It always killed the animal and quickly, however, there's almost never much blood. Better make a good shot. I wouldn't hesitate to use the .243 Hornady Lite load, but I agree to keep it within 100 yards.
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