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.243 | 89gr | Merlin Virtus

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Technical Specifications:

Virtus
Bullet Weight:
89.0gr | 5.77g
Bullet Length:
1.13" | 28.7mm
Bullet Diameter:
0.243" | 6.2mm
Lead Content:
lead free
Bullet Base:
Boat Tail
Ballistic Coefficient (G1):
0.328
Manufacturer SKU:
Merlin-0.243-89
BID:
BID_10746
Last updated:
10/23/2024
Virtus

The Virtus Merlin line of copper monolithic projectiles has similar characteristics compared to the Virtus Eagle line. This bullet has been developed for a higher ballistic co-efficient in mind resulting in better retained velocity and energy over a longer distance. This bullet will also have less wind drift at extended ranges compared to the Virtus Eagle line of bullets.

Compared to the same weight class of other well-known projectile manufactures, it is second to none with far better terminal performance due to the unique design. It has been created to engage live quarry at extended ethical distances within the prescribed impact velocities.

Most lead projectiles will have good terminal performance at 1800fps impact velocity and higher. Some of the premium lead projectile will perform from even 1600fps impact velocities but have the current issue of contaminating the carcass of any live quarry with lead. Tests for terminal performance have shown that the Virtus Merlin projectile will still preform exceptionally well at impact velocities as low as 1500 feet per second making it very attractive as a non-lead alternative.

Load data for .243 | 89gr | Merlin Virtus bullet available in the following calibers:

.24 Nosler

.24 Nosler

.240 Weath. Mag.

.240 Weath. Mag.

.243 Ackley Improved

.243 Ackley Improved

.243 WSSM

.243 WSSM

.243 Win.

.243 Win.

.244 Rem.

.244 Rem.

6 mm ARC

6 mm ARC

6 mm B.R. Norma

6 mm B.R. Norma

6 mm B.R. Rem.

6 mm B.R. Rem.

6 mm Creedmoor

6 mm Creedmoor

6 mm GT

6 mm GT

6 mm PPC

6 mm PPC

6 mm Rem.

6 mm Rem.

6 mm XC

6 mm XC

6 x 47 ATZL

6 x 47 ATZL

6 x 47 SM

6 x 47 SM

6 x 50 R Scheiring

6 x 50 R Scheiring

6 x 52 R BB2

6 x 52 R BB2

6 x 62 Freres

6 x 62 Freres

6 x 62 R Freres

6 x 62 R Freres

6 x 70 R

6 x 70 R

6mm XC

6mm XC

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