.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:
6 mm XC
6 mm GT
6 mm Rem.
6 mm B.R. Rem.
.243 WSSM
6 mm Creedmoor
.243 Win.
6 mm ARC
.243 Ackley Improved
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 x 47 ATZL
6 mm Dasher
6 mm PPC
6 x 45 mm
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
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 47
.240 Flang. N.E.
.240 Weath. Mag.
.244 Rem.
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.244 H&H Mag.
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 mm BRA
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Community Load Data for .243 | 85gr | GameKing
Loads for .243 | 85gr | GameKing from our community:
2 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 20.0 | 42.0 | 2.710 | 41234 (69%) | 2789 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | 31.2 | 2.172 | 58349 (94%) | 3054 |