Berger Load Data in Caliber .243 Win.
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Berger Bullets, a name synonymous with precision and performance, has established itself as a leader in the ammunition industry. Founded in 1955 by Walt Berger, a champion benchrest shooter, the company originated from Berger's quest for consistent and accurate bullets. Initially hand-making bullets in his garage, Berger's meticulous approach to bullet manufacturing laid the foundation for what would become a trusted brand among competitive shooters and hunters alike.
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.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 ...
