.243 | 100gr | Hornady SP
by Hornady
The Hornady SP (Soft Point) bullet is designed for hunting and handloading, combining reliable expansion with adequate penetration. Constructed with a soft lead core and a exposed lead tip, it promotes controlled deformation upon impact, delivering reliable terminal performance. Typically employed for medium game hunting such as deer and hogs, the SP bullet is suitable for a variety of calibers, including popular choices like .30-06, .308, and .243. One of the key advantages of the Hornady SP bullet is its ability to provide a balance of accuracy and stopping power, making it a favored choice among hunters. Its consistent performance and terminal ballistic characteristics ensure effective energy transfer and humane kills, establishing it as a trusted option in the field.
Specifications
Weight
100 gr (6.48 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.242
BC G1
0.381
Type
SP
Min. Twist
1:9.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 100gr | SP are available in the following cartridges:
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.240 Flang. N.E.
.240 Weath. Mag.
.243 Ackley Improved
.243 Win.
.243 WSSM
.244 H&H Mag.
.244 Rem.
6 mm ARC
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm BRA
6 mm Creedmoor
6 mm Dasher
6 mm GT
6 mm PPC
6 mm Rem.
6 mm XC
6 x 45 mm
6 x 47
6 x 47 ATZL
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 47 SM
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 x 52 R BB2
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
6 x 62 Freres
6 x 62 R Freres
6 x 70 R
6mm-284
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr, ±7.5% length and matching lead content from other brands.
.243 | 100gr | Pro-Hunter
Sierra · 100gr · BC 0.373
.243 | 96gr | TOG
Brenneke · 96gr · BC 0.302
.243 | 100gr | Grand Slam
Speer · 100gr · BC 0.351
.243 | 95gr | VLD Hunting
Berger · 95gr · BC 0.467
.243 | 95gr | SST
Hornady · 95gr · BC 0.355
.243 | 100gr | SSP
Norma · 100gr · BC 0.35
.243 | 95gr | Partition
Nosler · 95gr · BC 0.365
.243 | 95gr | Ballistic Tip Hunting
Nosler · 95gr · BC 0.379
.243 | 105gr | Spitzer Soft Point
Speer · 105gr · BC 0.424
.243 | 100gr | FMJ
Norma · 100gr · BC 0.35
.2425 | 100gr | SP
Prvi Partizan · 100gr · BC 0.367
.243 | 105gr | BT
Berger · 105gr · BC 0.417
Community Load Data for .243 | 100gr | SP
Loads for .243 | 100gr | SP from our community:
3 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon LEVERevolution | 22.0 | 29.5 | 2.180 | 58436 (94%) | 2795 |
| 6 mm ARC | Hodgdon LEVERevolution | 18.0 | 27.7 | 2.260 | 48095 (92%) | 2526 |
| .243 Win. | Vihtavuori N160 | 23.0 | 37.5 | 2.710 | 48588 (81%) | 2736 |