Hey JSpoo, I have hunted with a .243 for a number of years now, because of the 10 twist I am unable to shoot with the 105 A Max which are a great hunting projectile. The load I have used with good results is 95gr VLD, 45gr N160, 30 thou jump, 3160fps from 21 inch barrel, consistant 1/2 MOA out to 500 yards., I have shot deer out past 500 yards with this load. Another load I use is 48gr N160, 87gr V Max. As always, START WITH A LOWER LOAD AND WORK UP. :)