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Designed for large, dangerous game, such as the “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard) this round offers good performance while offering manageable recoil.
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Designed for large, dangerous game, such as the “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard) this round offers good performance while offering manageable recoil.
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Designed for large, dangerous game, such as the “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard) this round offers good performance while offering manageable recoil.
Weight | 3.5 lbs |
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Dimensions | 9 × 5 × 4.5 in |
.243 Winchester 95 Grain Berger VLD-Hunting~ TheĀ .243 WinchesterĀ (6Ć52mm) is a popular sportingĀ rifleĀ cartridge. Initially designed as a target/varmint round, it may be used for animals such as coyotes, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorns, and wild hogs. It can also be used against larger animals such as black bears and elk but is sometimes said to be “too light” for such large animals. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting larger animals while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints.Ā The .243 is based on a necked downĀ .308 cartridgeĀ case. It is very popular with target shooters,Ā metallic silhouette, and long range shooters, because of its accuracy and low recoil.Ā This cartridge was first introduced in 1955 for theĀ Winchester Model 70Ā bolt-action andĀ Model 88Ā lever-action sporting rifles and quickly gained popularity among sportsmen worldwide.Ā Just about every major manufacturer offers rifles chambered in .243.
Our 100% Hand-Loaded .243 Winchester 95 grain Berger VLD-Hunting rounds are loaded with extremely tight tolerances, producing highly accurate, consistent and reliable performance with each and every shot! Proprietary load formulas and our hand loading techniques offer the finest ammunition on the commercial market today. We do recommend a barrel twist of a minimum of 1/9 twist to stabilize this bullet!
The Bullet:
The Bullet-Ā The Berger VLDĀ Hunting bullet line features Very Low Drag (VLD) bullets that have the highest possible ballistic coefficient designed for 300 yards or more, the design incorporates a sharp nose that allows the bullet to penetrate 2ā³ to 3ā³ before it starts to expand. After the initial expansion, the bullet will shed between 40% and 85% of its weight as shrapnel into the surrounding tissue (internal organs). The combination between the shrapnel and the hydrostatic shock produces a massive wound cavity within the vital area that will be 13ā³ ā 15ā³ long. This massive wound cavity results in the animal dropping fast since most go into shock after such a tremendous blow. Those animals that donāt go down immediately will soon succumb to blood pressure loss and/or organ failure producing a quick ethical kill.
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.25-06 Remington 115 Berger VLD-Hunting~Ā TheĀ .25-06 RemingtonĀ had been aĀ wildcat cartridgeĀ for half a century before being standardized byĀ RemingtonĀ in 1969. It is based on theĀ .30-06 SpringfieldĀ cartridge necked-down (case opening made narrower) to .257Ā caliber with no other changes. Nominal bullet diameter is 0.257 inches and bullet weights range from 75 to 120 grains.Ā The cartridge has less felt recoil than a 30-06 in a similar weight rifle, due to the lighter weight bullets used. Shooters who are recoil sensitive will find the recoil from the 25-06 bearable, but not pleasant enough to shoot all day long. This cartridge is not quite as powerful as theĀ .257 Weatherby Magnum, usually running 200ā300Ā ft/s (61ā91Ā m/s). slower with a given bullet weight.
.25-caliber bullets typically have high ballistic coefficients without being heavy. This characteristic, when combined with the large case capacity of its parent .30-06 case, allows relatively high muzzle velocities without heavy recoil. The combination of high ballistic coefficients with high muzzle velocities give the .25-06 a very flat trajectory as well as retaining kinetic energy down-range. The .25-06 is generally considered to be a good round for medium-sized game such asĀ deerĀ andĀ antelopeĀ because of its combination of substantial kinetic energy and moderate recoil. The addition of a flat trajectory makes it particularly popular in plains states where the open fields can require longer-range shots on game, as this flatness tends to minimize range-estimation errors by the hunter.
Our 100% Hand-Loaded .25-06 120 grain Nosler Partition rounds are loaded with extremely tight tolerances, producing highly accurate, consistent and reliable performance with each and every shot! Proprietary load formulas and our hand loading techniques offer the finest ammunition on the commercial market today.
The Bullet-
Noslerās special lead alloy, dual core provides superior mushrooming performance at virtually all impact velocities. The Partitionās fully tapered copper jacket gradually thickens along the bulletās axis, controlling the coreās mushroom for controlled, uniform expansion. An integral partition separates the bulletās two cores, holding two-thirds of the bulletās original weight in the rear core to fuel a deep penetration every time. Special crimp locks help the bullet resist deformation, even with the heaviest of magnum loads. Each Partition bullet is designed by Nosler engineers to give you the optimum length, weight, and ogive design for each caliber to give you maximum flight and terminal performance. Minimum impact velocity: 1800 fps.Ā There arenāt a lot of true disadvantages to this bullet because it is truly ādebuggedā technology. Newer bullets are very specialized for certain uses ā some are for large game, some are for long range, and some are just for penetration or expansion. The Nosler Partition is more of a ājack of all trades and master of noneā at this stage in bullet technology.
.223 Remington 40 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip!~ The development of the cartridge which eventually became the .223 Remington was intrinsically linked to the development of a new lightweight combat rifle. The cartridge and rifle were developed by Fairchild Industries, Remington Arms and several engineers working toward a goal developed by U.S. Continental Army Command (CONARC). Early development work began in 1957. A project to create a small caliber high velocity (SCHV) firearm was created.Ā Eugene StonerĀ ofĀ ArmaLiteĀ was invited to scale down theĀ AR-10Ā (7.62 mm) design. Winchester was also invited to participate.Ā The parameters requested by CONARC were:
Our 100% Hand-Loaded 115 grain Berger VLD-Hunting rounds are loaded with extremely tight tolerances, producing highly accurate, consistent and reliable performance with each and every shot! Our proprietary load formulas and loading process create the finest round of ammunition available on the commercial market today we feel. If you donāt load your own ammunition- let us do it for you!
Nosler Ballistic Tip Bullets are designed for violent expansion upon impact. The bullet is tipped with a polycarbonate tip which rapidly drives back forcing the thin jacket to expand and fragment.Ā The heavy base prevents deformation during firing and the boat-tail design increases the ballistic efficiency of the bullet.
.25-06 Remington 80 grain Barnes TTSX~ TheĀ .25-06 RemingtonĀ had been aĀ wildcat cartridgeĀ for half a century before being standardized byĀ RemingtonĀ in 1969. It is based on theĀ .30-06 SpringfieldĀ cartridge necked-down (case opening made narrower) to .257Ā caliber with no other changes. Nominal bullet diameter is 0.257 inches and bullet weights range from 75 to 120 grains.Ā The cartridge has less felt recoil than a 30-06 in a similar weight rifle, due to the lighter weight bullets used. Shooters who are recoil sensitive will find the recoil from the 25-06 bearable, but not pleasant enough to shoot all day long. This cartridge is not quite as powerful as theĀ .257 Weatherby Magnum, usually running 200ā300Ā ft/s (61ā91Ā m/s). slower with a given bullet weight.
.25-caliber bullets typically have high ballistic coefficients without being heavy. This characteristic, when combined with the large case capacity of its parent .30-06 case, allows relatively high muzzle velocities without heavy recoil. The combination of high ballistic coefficients with high muzzle velocities give the .25-06 a very flat trajectory as well as retaining kinetic energy down-range. The .25-06 is generally considered to be a good round for medium-sized game such asĀ deerĀ andĀ antelopeĀ because of its combination of substantial kinetic energy and moderate recoil. The addition of a flat trajectory makes it particularly popular in plains states where the open fields can require longer-range shots on game, as this flatness tends to minimize range-estimation errors by the hunter.
Our 100% Hand-Loaded Barnes 80 grain TTSX rounds are loaded with extremely tight tolerances, producing highly accurate, consistent and reliable performance with each and every shot! Our proprietary load formulas and loading process create the finest round of ammunition available on the commercial market today we feel. If you donāt load your own ammunition- let us do it for you!
The Bullet~Ā 100-PERCENT COPPER BODY
Since its introduction in 2003, Barnesā TSX Bullet has earned a reputation as āthe perfect hunting bullet.ā Now, Barnes has improved on perfection by adding a streamlined polymer tip. The new Tipped TSX features the same 100-percent copper body with multiple rings cut into the shank. It delivers the same gnatās-eyelash accuracy and ādead right thereā performanceābut with an added polymer tip that boosts BC and improves long-range ballistics. The tip and a re-engineered nose cavity provide even faster expansion. Complete penetration, virtually 100-percent weight retention and four razor-sharp cutting petals that double bullet diameter means the new Tipped TSX creates more internal damage than any competing bullet. Instant expansion and perfect penetration ensures cleaner, quicker kills.
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Jon Wemple
President/CEO
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Charlie G.
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