Barnes Load Data in Caliber .243 Win.
Barnes
Barnes Bullets, established in 1932 by Fred Barnes in Bayfield, Colorado, has grown to become a prominent name in the ammunition industry, particularly noted for its high-quality and innovative bullet designs. Initially, the company specialized in creating custom-made bullets, tailored to meet the specific needs of individual shooters. This meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality quickly earned Barnes a reputation for producing some of the finest bullets available. In 1974, the company was sold to Randy Brooks, who continued to innovate, leading to the development of Barnes' s ...
.243 Win.
The .243 Winchester has a clear place in modern cartridge history. Introduced by Winchester in 1955, it was developed by necking down the .308 Winchester case to accept a .243-inch (6mm) projectile, creating a short-action cartridge that balanced flat trajectory and manageable recoil. Its timing coincided with growing interest in lightweight, versatile hunting rifles, and the cartridge quickly gained popularity among sportsmen and handloaders for its accuracy and adaptability. Over the decades factory offerings, bullets, and rifle barrel twist rates evolved to expand the .243’s capabilities, b ...
