.243 | 85gr | Sierra GameKing
by Sierra · See details on brand website
The Sierra Tipped GameKing bullet features a streamlined polymer tip and boat tail design, enhancing its aerodynamics and delivering flat trajectories. Unlike some alternatives, this bullet is not lead free, utilizing a traditional lead core for controlled expansion and reliable terminal performance. Best suited for medium to large game hunting, including deer and antelope, the Tipped GameKing offers hunters exceptional accuracy and consistent results on a variety of North American big game species.
Specifications
Weight
85 gr (5.51 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.206
BC G1
0.311
BC G7
0.156
Type
GameKing
Min. Twist
1:11.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 85gr | GameKing are available in the following cartridges:
.243 WSSM
.244 Rem.
6 mm Rem.
6 mm Creedmoor
6 mm GT
.243 Win.
6 mm ARC
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6mm-284
6 x 70 R
6 x 62 Freres
6 x 47
.240 Flang. N.E.
.240 Weath. Mag.
.243 Ackley Improved
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm Dasher
6 x 45 mm
6 x 47 SM
6 x 47 ATZL
6 x 47 Lapua
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.244 H&H Mag.
6 x 62 R Freres
6 mm XC
6 mm BRA
6 mm PPC
6 x 52 R BB2
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
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.243 | 90gr | ELD-X
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.243 | 80gr | Rhino Penetrator
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.243 | 88gr | Varmint
Berger · 88gr · BC 0.38
.243 | 85gr | Solid BT
Barnes · 85gr · BC 0.347
.243 | 85gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 85gr · BC 0.315
.243 | 85gr | Interbond
Hornady · 85gr · BC 0.395
.243 | 87gr | Varmint
Hornady · 87gr · BC 0.376
.2425 | 90gr | SP
Prvi Partizan · 90gr · BC 0.333
.243 | 90gr | Tipped GameKing
Sierra · 90gr · BC 0.49
.243 | 80gr | SP SSPistol
Sierra · 80gr · BC 0.283
Community Load Data for .243 | 85gr | GameKing
Loads for .243 | 85gr | GameKing from our community:
12 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | 39.6 | 2.669 | 56111 (93%) | 3041 |
| .243 Win. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-17 | 20.0 | 44.9 | 2.669 | 55072 (91%) | 3058 |
| .243 Win. | IMR IMR 4831 | 20.0 | 44.5 | 2.669 | 53850 (89%) | 2963 |
| .243 Win. | IMR IMR 4350 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 52937 (88%) | 2913 |
| .243 Win. | IMR IMR 4166 Enduron | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 54871 (91%) | 2920 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 56111 (93%) | 2972 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Hodgdon LEVERevolution | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 56146 (93%) | 3012 |
| .243 Win. | Vihtavuori N160 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.578 | 59608 (99%) | 3031 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 50080 (83%) | 2923 |
| .243 Win. | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 52557 (87%) | 3081 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 41234 (69%) | 2789 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.172 | 58349 (94%) | 3054 |